Senior Software Engineer (App-Framework)

P-926 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. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform so our customers can use deep data insights to improve their business. Founded by engineers — and customer obsessed — we leap at every opportunity to solve technical challenges, from designing next-gen UI/UX for interfacing with data to scaling our services and infrastructure across millions of virtual machines. The Role : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with a deep understanding of low-level systems to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and optimizing application frameworks that form the building blocks for all software development at Databricks. Your expertise will be focused on the intricate details of system internals, performance, and efficiency. What we look for : Design, implement, and maintain core system infrastructure and low-level software components. Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability through meticulous analysis and innovative solutions. Work with JVM internals, memory management, concurrency, and distributed systems. Collaborate with other senior engineers and architects to define technical strategies and roadmaps. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence. Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decision-making. Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide effective resolutions. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of professional experience in software development. Deep understanding of Java Virtual Machine (JVM) internals, including garbage collection, JIT compilation, class loading, and memory model. Proficiency in at least one JVM language and extensive experience with its runtime environment. Strong programming skills in Scala/Java/Rust or other systems-level languages. Extensive experience with operating system concepts; including processes, threads, concurrency, scheduling, and I/O. Proven track record of building and optimizing high-performance, scalable, and reliable systems. Experience with distributed systems concepts and technologies. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. Strong communication and collaboration abilities Experience with performance profiling and tuning tools. Contributions to open-source projects related to JVM or systems software. Experience with RPC frameworks. If you are a systems-level expert with a passion for optimizing the core of technology and possess a deep understanding of JVM internals, we encourage you to apply and help us build the future. About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter , LinkedIn and Facebook . Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks . Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for emp ... (truncated, view full listing at source)