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Databricks

Senior Staff Software Engineer - App and Partner Ecosystem

AI summary of the role

Define and drive the ecosystem strategy for Databricks, building frameworks, APIs, and tools that enable partners and developers to integrate and scale applications on the Data Intelligence Platform.

What you’ll do

  • Define and drive the ecosystem strategy for Databricks, a crucial pillar of platform growth.
  • Develop frameworks, APIs, and tools that make it seamless for partners and developers to build, integrate, and scale applications within the Databricks ecosystem.
  • Enable customers to integrate cutting-edge applications and specialized functionalities to drive competitive differentiation.
  • Lead and mentor engineers across teams, providing technical guidance, architectural direction, and career development support.

What you’ll bring

  • 10+ years of experience building data-intensive applications or systems.
  • Strong expertise in database systems (SQL, NoSQL, OLAP/OLTP) and big data processing (Apache Spark, Flink).
  • Experience designing high-performance APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and managing integrations.
  • Strong understanding of data security, governance, and compliance frameworks (RBAC, GDPR, HIPAA), as well as cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.

Technologies

Apache Spark · Flink · REST · GraphQL · gRPC · Kubernetes · Terraform · CI/CD · RBAC · HIPAA

About Databricks

Unified Data Intelligence Platform (lakehouse + Mosaic AI) used by 10,000+ orgs and 50%+ of the Fortune 500 for ETL, BI, ML, and GenAI.

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RDQ126R35 About Databricks At Databricks, we empower data teams to solve the world’s toughest challenges—from security threat detection to cancer drug development. Our mission is to build the best data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our customers to focus on innovation. Our engineering teams push the boundaries of data and AI technology while ensuring our platform operates with the resilience, security, and scale that businesses need to succeed. About the Role We are developing a growing ecosystem of applications and partners on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Our team creates frameworks, tools, and best practices to enable seamless integrations, helping developers and partners build impactful solutions. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will define the vision, architecture, and strategy for this ecosystem. You will play a key role in enabling customers
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RDQ126R35 About Databricks At Databricks, we empower data teams to solve the world’s toughest challenges—from security threat detection to cancer drug development. Our mission is to build the best data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our customers to focus on innovation. Our engineering teams push the boundaries of data and AI technology while ensuring our platform operates with the resilience, security, and scale that businesses need to succeed. About the Role We are developing a growing ecosystem of applications and partners on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Our team creates frameworks, tools, and best practices to enable seamless integrations, helping developers and partners build impactful solutions. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will define the vision, architecture, and strategy for this ecosystem. You will play a key role in enabling customers to integrate cutting-edge applications, helping developers thrive on Databricks, and shaping the future of data and AI platforms. Your Impact Define and drive the ecosystem strategy for Databricks, a crucial pillar of our platform growth. Shape how applications and integrations enhance the Databricks experience for developers, partners, and customers. Develop frameworks, APIs, and tools that make it seamless for partners and developers to build, integrate, and scale applications within the Dat [... source excerpt omitted ...] t, data processing, and ecosystem enablement. Represent Databricks at industry events and conferences, influencing the broader data and AI landscape while engaging with partners, customers, and developers to shape the future of our platform. What We’re Looking For Deep passion for and knowledge of the broad data and AI industry. Experience contributing to open-source projects and engaging with developer communities is a plus. 10+ years of experience building data-intensive applications or systems. Strong expertise in database systems (SQL, NoSQL, OLAP/OLTP) and big data processing (Apache Spark™, Flink). Experience designing high-performance APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and man

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