Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Unity Catalog Data Governance

Databricks · Bellevue, Washington · Exec Engineering · listed May 12, 2025

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The shape of it

Seniority
Staff
Experience asked
15+ years
Where
Not stated
Stated pay
$217,000 – $312,200 USD
Requirements listed
6
Length
738 words

In the posting’s own words

We are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical direction and development of Unity Catalog’s enterprise-grade governance capabilities. In this role, you will drive the roadmap and execution of critical features that empower organizations to govern access to their Lakehouse assets at scale.

What it asks for · 6

  • 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 (algorithms, data structures) with real-world application.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • BS in Computer Science or related fields (MS/PhD preferred)
  • (Preferred) Experience in data governance, security, privacy, identity management, authentication, or access control.

What the job covers

  • Technical Leadership : Lead the design and delivery of high-impact projects, setting standards for security, usability, performance, and scalability. Mentor senior engineers and elevate development and operational best practices across the organization.
  • Product Ownership: Take full ownership of the Unity Catalog Governance product, driving it from initial concept to robust, scalable solutions with measurable business impact.
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to align technical strategy and execution, ensuring seamless integration and adoption of governance features.
  • Operational Excellence: Champion the development of high-quality, reliable, and easy-to-operate software. Drive operational processes that deliver a seamless customer experience that is indistinguishable from perfect.

Degree language

  • BS in Computer Science or related fields (MS/PhD preferred)

Tools and skills named

Data
  • Databricks3×
  • Data warehouse
Security & compliance
  • Security2×
Ways of working
  • Cross-functional2×
Cloud & infra
  • Distributed systems
Product & design
  • Roadmap

Words the posting leans on

  • data9×
  • governance6×
  • development4×
  • unity catalog4×
  • access3×
  • customer3×
  • engineers3×
  • experience3×
  • operational3×
  • platform3×
  • product3×
  • technical3×
  • assets2×
  • building2×
  • business2×
  • collaborate2×

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