The Senior Staff Software Engineer at Databricks will lead the technical direction and development of Unity Catalog’s enterprise-grade governance capabilities. This role focuses on driving the roadmap and execution of critical features that empower organizations to govern access to their Lakehouse assets at scale. The engineer will work within a collaborative environment, influencing product strategy and ensuring high-quality software delivery. This position requires strong leadership and technical expertise to mentor other engineers and elevate best practices across the organization.

• 15+ years of industry experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems.
• Proven track record of driving initiatives focused on customer satisfaction and incremental delivery.
• Deep computer science expertise in algorithms and data structures with real-world application.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields, with a Master's or PhD preferred.
• Preferred experience in data governance, security, privacy, identity management, authentication, or access control.

• Lead the design and delivery of high-impact projects, setting standards for security, usability, performance, and scalability.
• Take full ownership of the Unity Catalog Governance product, driving it from initial concept to robust, scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to align technical strategy and execution.
• Champion the development of high-quality, reliable, and easy-to-operate software.
• Drive operational processes that deliver a seamless customer experience.