Description
At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems , from making the next mode of transportation a reality to accelerating the development of medical breakthroughs.
Databricks Unity Catalog is the industry’s only unified and open governance solution for data and AI, built into the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. It enables data scientists, analysts, and engineers to securely discover, access, and collaborate on trusted data and AI assets across platforms.
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 organisations to govern access to their Lakehouse assets at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 organisation.
- 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.
What We Look For
- 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).
- Experience in data governance, security, privacy, identity management, authentication, or access control is preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Influence the direction of industry-leading data and AI governance solutions.
- Work with world-class engineers and thought leaders in a collaborative, high-impact environment.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Pay Range Transparency
The pay range for this role is $217,000-$312,200 USD. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate.
Benefits
At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees.