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Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Aarhus, Denmark
Level
Staff

Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.

Open. First seen 3 October 2026.

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About the role

P-1344

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

The impact you'll have:

Our backend teams cover a diverse range of domains, from core compute fabric resource management to service platforms and machine learning infrastructure. For example, you might work on challenges such as:

  • 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.

What we look for:

  • 8+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, a 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 large-scale, critical distributed backend systems.
  • Demonstrated leadership throughout all project phases, from inception and design to implementation and operations, with a strong ability to drive architectural decisions and guide teams through complex challenges.
  • Experience mentoring engineers, influencing best practices, and fostering a collaborative engineering environment.
  • Self-driven and passionate with a strong focus on delivering impact through team collaboration.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to drive alignment across teams, and contribute to both technical documentation and strategic decisions.
  • Experience with infrastructure systems, security, and sensitive data, as well as familiarity with Kubernetes or cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
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About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

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 click here.

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 employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Compliance

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What this role asks for

Particular to this role

Golang · Rust · Test Automation

Rare in Databricks's other 299 open postings.

Standard for backend roles

AWS · Java · Kubernetes

Common in backend postings at any company.

In most of Databricks's ads

Unity

Named in most of its open postings, whatever the role.

62% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Databricks's standard text, folded away below.

Read against Databricks's other open postings on this site.

The team: Engineering - Pipeline HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 145 open in Engineering - Pipeline. 5 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in November: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Databricks (145 of 145), Unity (145 of 145), Java (70 of 145), Scala (67 of 145), C++ (57 of 145), AWS (56 of 145), Azure (56 of 145)

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Salary context

10 other open postings titled Staff Software Engineer - Backend state a salary: median USD 196,000 to USD 260,000 a year.

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