About the job
The Principal Research Scientist – Scaling at Databricks leads research projects that advance how the company’s data analytics platform handles large workloads. This San Francisco-based role focuses on designing and improving algorithms that enable efficient large-scale data processing and machine learning. Collaboration is central, with regular work alongside engineering, product, and research teams.
What you will do
- Lead research to develop algorithms that scale for data analytics applications.
- Work with colleagues across engineering, product, and research to strengthen machine learning capabilities.
- Use deep expertise to shape the direction and architecture of the Databricks platform.
- Drive new ideas and solutions that influence the future of data science and analytics at Databricks.
Location
This role is based in San Francisco, California.

