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Systems PhD - Software Engineer

Databricks
onsite mid full-time $140,000-$180,000 USD Bellevue, Washington; Seattle, Washington
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First indexed 18 Apr 2026

Description

We're looking for a Systems PhD - Software Engineer to join our Database Engine team. As a member of this team, you'll have opportunities to design and implement in many areas that leapfrog existing state-of-the-art systems, including query compilation & optimisation, distributed query execution and scheduling, vectorised engine execution, data security, resource management, transaction coordination, efficient storage structures, and automatic physical data optimisation.

To be successful in this role, you'll need a PhD in databases or systems, a passion for database systems, storage systems, distributed systems, language design, and/or performance optimisation, and be motivated by delivering customer value and impact.

The pay range for this role is $140,000-$180,000 USD, and the total compensation package may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/databricks/jobs/8482086002