Software Engineer - Backend

Databricks · Aarhus, Denmark · Engineering - Pipeline · listed January 15, 2025

The shape of it

Seniority
Mid level
Experience asked
2+ years
Where
Remote
Requirements listed
7
Length
602 words

In the posting’s own words

As a software engineer with a backend focus, you will work with your team to build infrastructure for the Databricks platform at scale.

What it asks for · 7

  • 2+ years of professional software development experience, or alternatively a PhD degree.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Scala, or Go.
  • Hands-on experience in developing and operating backend systems.
  • Ability to contribute effectively throughout all project phases, from initial design and development to implementation and ongoing operations, with guidance from senior team members.
  • Self-driven and passionate with a strong focus on delivering impact through team collaboration.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation that drives alignment and decision-making.

What the job covers

  • Supporting Databricks' growth by building foundational infrastructure platforms that enable seamless operation across numerous geographic regions and cloud providers.
  • Implementing cloud-agnostic infrastructure abstractions to help Databricks engineers more efficiently manage and operate their services.
  • Develop tools and processes that drive engineering efficiency at Databricks. We enhance the developer experience for Databricks engineers across various areas, including programming languages, linters, static analysis, IDEs, remote development environments, automated release pipelines, and test automation frameworks. Our current focus is on optimizing the Rust development experience across the organization.

Degree language

  • 2+ years of professional software development experience, or alternatively a PhD degree.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience.

Tools and skills named

Data
  • Databricks6×
Languages
  • Go
  • Java
  • Rust
  • Scala
Models & research
  • Machine learning
Product & design
  • User experience
Ways of working
  • Technical writing

Words the posting leans on

  • infrastructure6×
  • development5×
  • experience5×
  • backend4×
  • data4×
  • engineers4×
  • platform4×
  • focus3×
  • services3×
  • building2×
  • challenges2×
  • customer2×
  • degree2×
  • development experience2×
  • drive2×
  • impact2×

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