Staff Backend Software Engineer- (AI Platform)

Databricks is seeking a Staff Backend Software Engineer to design and build systems for high-throughput, low-latency inference across CPU and GPU workloads, influence architectural direction, and collaborate closely with platform, product, infrastructure, and research teams to deliver a world-class serving platform.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems.
• Deep expertise in model serving, inference systems, and related infrastructure.
• Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and system design as applied to large-scale, low-latency serving systems.
• Proven ability to deliver technically complex, high-impact initiatives that create measurable customer or business value.
• Experience leading architecture for large-scale, performance-sensitive CPU/GPU inference systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams in fast-moving environments.
• Strategic and product-oriented mindset with the ability to align technical execution with long-term vision.
• Passion for mentoring, growing engineers, and fostering technical excellence.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan
• Comprehensive benefits