Senior Backend Software Engineer at Databricks | Amsterdam

At Databricks, we are dedicated to empowering data teams to address some of the most pressing challenges in the world, ranging from security threat detection to advancements in cancer drug development. We achieve this by creating and maintaining the world’s most sophisticated data and AI infrastructure platform, allowing our clients to concentrate on the critical challenges inherent to their missions. Our engineering teams design and implement highly technical products that meet genuine, significant needs globally. We operate one of the largest software platforms, comprising millions of virtual machines that generate terabytes of logs and process exabytes of data daily. Given our scale, we consistently encounter cloud hardware, network, and operating system faults, and our software must effectively shield our customers from these issues. The Delta DML team is responsible for the core write-path operations of Delta Lake, the open-source storage layer that underpins the Databricks Lakehouse. Our goal is to provide unparalleled performance and a seamless user experience at an enormous scale, with the majority of data written in Databricks flowing through our platform. We spearhead performance innovations such as Low Shuffle Merge and Deletion Vectors, while actively contributing to open-source initiatives to unify Delta and Iceberg formats. We are looking for an exceptionally skilled and experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our backend team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems that support Databricks workspaces. You will be tasked with building the next-generation platform for serving workspace assets, ensuring high queries per second, low latency, and reliable, high-performance systems while proactively addressing future growth challenges. Additionally, as a senior member of the team, you will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers, contributing to the overall enhancement of team coding practices and system designs.

Join Databricks as a Senior Backend Software Engineer to work on cutting-edge technologies that transform the way data is processed and analyzed. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with a talented team to design and implement robust backend systems that support our innovative data platform. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing our customers' experiences and driving the future of data analytics.

At Databricks, we are dedicated to empowering data teams to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in the world — from pioneering the next generation of transportation solutions to fast-tracking medical advancements. Our mission is fulfilled through the development and operation of a world-class data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our customers to leverage deep data insights to transform their businesses.Founded by engineers and driven by a strong customer focus, we enthusiastically embrace every opportunity to confront technical challenges, whether it’s innovating next-generation UI/UX for data interfacing or scaling our infrastructure across millions of virtual machines. Our journey has just begun.Our engineering teams are tasked with creating highly technical products that address significant real-world needs. We manage and operate one of the most extensive software platforms, consisting of millions of virtual machines, generating terabytes of logs and processing exabytes of data daily. At our scale, we frequently encounter cloud hardware, network, and operating system faults, and our software must adeptly shield our customers from these issues.Unity Catalog serves as our platform's native unified and open governance solution for data and AI, breaking down silos, simplifying governance, and accelerating insights at scale. We are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical efforts for Unity Catalog Runtime Enforcement. This role involves building and fortifying the runtime enforcement layer for Unity Catalog, ensuring secure, consistent authorization, and data access across Databricks compute, engines, and cloud environments. This initiative aims to minimize incidents and streamline customer decisions by harmonizing enforcement semantics.

P-1345 As the Staff Product Manager for the Databricks Runtime team based in Amsterdam, you will play a pivotal role at the crossroads of query processing, storage, infrastructure, and data governance—integral elements of the Databricks data intelligence platform. In this capacity, you will cultivate a thorough understanding of modern cloud infrastructure, data governance solutions, and open-source components while actively gathering requirements from customers. You will spearhead the launch of features that transform how customers handle petabytes of data daily, streamlining their ability to extract value from their data. This role encompasses the full spectrum of product management, from conceptualization to execution. You will engage with customers to understand their needs, craft long-term product strategies, define product roadmaps, collaborate with engineering to bring those products to life, and liaise with various internal stakeholders (both pre- and post-launch) to guarantee product success.

At Databricks, we are dedicated to empowering data teams to tackle some of the world's most challenging problems — from realizing the future of transportation to speeding up medical innovations. We achieve this by developing and managing an exceptional data and AI infrastructure platform that enables our clients to leverage deep data insights for business enhancement. Founded by engineers and driven by a customer-centric approach, we eagerly embrace every opportunity to confront technical challenges, ranging from designing next-generation UI/UX for data interactions to scaling our services and infrastructure across millions of virtual machines. And we’re just getting started.As a Senior Product Manager on the Lakeflow Jobs team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of data-aware orchestration within the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. The Jobs feature is Databricks’ built-in orchestrator, managing hundreds of millions of workloads weekly with an impressive 99.95% reliability rate. This system powers ETL, AI/ML, BI, and streaming workloads for thousands of clients. Your primary focus will be on enhancing control-flow capabilities, authoring experiences, and observability features that empower customers to productionize workflows with best practices such as source control, code promotion, and system observability.This position requires a profound understanding of orchestration workflows, data pipelines, and service reliability. You will collaborate closely with engineers, designers, field teams, and customers to define the product roadmap, drive adoption, and ensure that Jobs remains the leading orchestration platform for modern data and AI teams.The impact you’ll have:Define strategy & roadmap: Establish vision and priorities across orchestration, triggers, authoring, and observability. Transform customer needs into features and integrations that promote Lakeflow Jobs adoption.Drive metrics & observability: Set success metrics for adoption, engagement, and developer efficiency. Utilize data to inform roadmap decisions and enhance the product experience.Collaborate cross-functionally: Work alongside global engineering, field engineering, solution architects, and external partners to deliver significant features and integrations.Champion customer needs: Engage with numerous customers to understand their experiences and advocate for features that minimize friction in authoring, monitoring, and orchestrating workloads.Own the product lifecycle: Document PRDs, release notes, and user manuals, and lead launches that resonate with our vision.

P-1319 At Databricks, we are driven by a passion for empowering data teams to tackle some of the world’s most challenging problems — from realizing the next mode of transportation to expediting groundbreaking medical advancements. We achieve this by developing and maintaining the premier data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our clients to harness deep data insights to enhance their operations. Founded by engineers who prioritize customer needs, we embrace every opportunity to address technical challenges, whether that involves crafting next-generation UI/UX for data interaction or scaling our services across millions of virtual machines. And this is just the beginning. Our Developer Experience team is committed to ensuring Databricks engineers are both satisfied and exceptionally productive. We create the tools, processes, and infrastructure that significantly enhance engineering velocity as Databricks continues to grow. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical proficiency in various language toolchains (Scala, Rust, Python), build systems (particularly Bazel), compilers, version control systems, testing, and most importantly, a passion for improving developer experiences, complemented by a practical approach to delivering results incrementally.

Join us at Databricks, where our mission is to empower data teams to tackle some of the world's most significant challenges — from revolutionizing transportation to accelerating medical advancements. We achieve this by developing and operating the premier data and AI infrastructure platform, allowing our customers to harness profound data insights to enhance their businesses. Founded by engineers and driven by a customer-centric philosophy, we eagerly embrace every chance to overcome technical hurdles, whether that's crafting next-generation UI/UX for data interaction or scaling our services across millions of virtual machines. And this is just the beginning. Unlike conventional enterprise software, we create and build innovative SaaS products that delight all stakeholders: decision-makers, administrators, and end-users. As a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with your team and product management to deliver exceptional user experiences. Here are a few of the dynamic teams you could become a part of: SQL Analytics Console: This new product provides Databricks customers with a top-notch experience for Business Intelligence (BI) and executing SQL workloads directly on the data lake. Our team develops the console for SQL Analytics, where users configure, manage, and monitor their SQL usage.Jobs and Workflows: This team supports all asynchronous customer workloads for Databricks, which constitute the majority of our usage. As this demand has surged, we have restructured the system to enhance stability and scalability, while also introducing exciting new features for advanced workflows and customer observability. This team combines frontend, backend, and reliability engineering skills across various projects.Developer Ecosystem: Focused on enhancing the development experience and best practices with external tools, we oversee the core open-source components of the developer ecosystem: the SDK, CLI, and Terraform.Apps Developer Experience: This team is dedicated to making application development on Databricks seamless and enjoyable. We have built an SDK and services tailored for app developers, including our AppKit. Our Codegen sub-team develops tools that ensure apps function perfectly from the start. We are also working on an MCP server for Cursor/Claude Code and developing Skills.

Join Databricks as a Senior Technical Product Manager where you'll collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and technical field organizations to create exceptional user experiences through innovative features. In this role, you will concentrate on one of two vital product areas: OLTP Databases Contribute to the evolution of our transactional database capabilities, ensuring they meet the performance, reliability, and scalability demands of modern applications and AI-driven agents. Data Governance Play a key role in ensuring effective governance of data assets, enabling secure access, compliance, and visibility across the organization. This includes supporting AI-driven use cases, like agent-based access through MCP or similar technologies. Your responsibility will be to thoroughly understand both functional and non-functional requirements, such as performance, scalability, security, and compliance, and how customers currently meet these challenges. You will assess the implementation of these workloads on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and identify opportunities for enhancement. Acting as a liaison between technical field teams and product and engineering, you will use insights from customer PoCs, benchmarks, and real-world applications to inform product decisions and ensure effective communication of product improvements back to the field. Your Impact Identify and drive meaningful product enhancements in your area of expertise. Establish and execute performance benchmarks (focusing on OLTP) or governance best practices and reference architectures (focusing on governance). Shape and prioritize a significant product roadmap. Support go-to-market strategies and facilitate product adoption. For governance focus: Develop processes and mechanisms for how AI agents can securely and compliantly access the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. What We Seek 5+ years of robust technical experience. A strong sense of empathy for customers across the full spectrum of Data Platform users. Deep domain expertise in one of the following areas: Transactional databases (OLTP), cloud-native databases, or distributed systems. Data governance practices.

P-1320 At Databricks, we are dedicated to empowering data teams to tackle the most pressing challenges facing the world today. From revolutionizing transportation to advancing medical innovations, we achieve this by developing and maintaining the leading data and AI infrastructure platform. Our customers leverage deep data insights to enhance their operations and drive growth. Founded by engineers who are obsessed with customer success, we eagerly embrace every opportunity to address technical challenges — whether it’s creating next-gen UI/UX for data interactions or scaling our services across millions of virtual machines. We’re just getting started! Unlike conventional enterprise software, we craft modern SaaS products that bring satisfaction to all stakeholders: decision-makers, administrators, and end-users alike. As a Fullstack Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with your team and product management to deliver exceptional user experiences. Here are a few teams you might join: SQL Analytics Console: This innovative product offers Databricks customers a superior experience for Business Intelligence (BI) and executing SQL workloads directly on the data lake. Our team develops the console for SQL Analytics, enabling users to configure, manage, and monitor their SQL activities. Jobs and Workflows: This team supports all asynchronous customer workloads for Databricks, which constitutes the majority of our usage. As this demand has surged, we have reengineered the system for enhanced stability and scalability, while also introducing exciting new features for advanced workflows and customer observability. Our projects encompass a diverse skill set, including frontend, backend, and reliability engineering. Developer Ecosystem: Focused on improving the development experience, this team governs the core open-source components of our developer ecosystem, which includes the SDK, CLI, and Terraform. Neon Backend as a Service: Responsible for transforming Neon.com into more than just a database, this team provides essential services that empower developers and AI agents to build full-stack applications seamlessly on our platform (auth, data API, email, etc.). Our focus is on designing the foundational elements that will drive the next generation of AI agents and developer workflows.

Join Databricks, a leader in data and AI, as a Backend Software Engineer. We are dedicated to empowering data teams to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, from revolutionizing transportation to pioneering medical advancements. Our world-class data and AI infrastructure platform enables customers to leverage deep data insights for business enhancement. Founded by engineers with a customer-centric approach, we embrace every opportunity to address technical challenges, from crafting next-generation UI/UX for data interaction to scaling our services across millions of virtual machines. We are just getting started!As a Backend Software Engineer, you will collaborate with your team to develop infrastructure and products for the Databricks platform at scale.Your Impact:Our backend teams address various challenges across our vital service platforms. You may work on:Complex problems that bridge product and infrastructure, including distributed systems, large-scale service architecture, monitoring, workflow orchestration, and improving developer experience.Delivering reliable and high-performance services and client libraries for managing vast amounts of data on cloud storage solutions like AWS S3 and Azure Blob Store.Building dependable, scalable services using technologies such as Scala, Kubernetes, and data pipelines like Spark and Databricks, which power our pricing infrastructure handling millions of cluster hours daily, while developing features that empower customers to easily monitor and manage platform usage.

Join Databricks as a Senior Platform Monitoring Engineer in a hybrid role where you will work in our Amsterdam office at least three times a week.About UsAt Databricks, we are dedicated to empowering data teams to address the world’s most pressing challenges—from revolutionizing transportation to accelerating medical advancements. We build and maintain a premier data and AI infrastructure platform that allows our customers to harness deep insights from their data and enhance their operations. Founded by engineers who are passionate about customer success, we eagerly embrace every opportunity to solve technical challenges, whether it's designing next-generation UI/UX or scaling our services across millions of virtual machines. We are only getting started!Your RoleWe are looking for an outstanding Senior Platform Monitoring Engineer to join our Platform Monitoring Team. This critical role is designed for someone who excels at the intersection of platform reliability, incident response, and customer focus. You will be a key first responder for the Databricks Platform, leading intricate investigations, developing observability solutions, and implementing systemic improvements to enhance customer experience and platform stability.

Join a dynamic team at Insify, a rapidly growing European insurtech, and take the lead in shaping impactful outcomes.At Insify, we are entrepreneurs at heart, dedicated to creating innovative insurance solutions tailored for other entrepreneurs. We understand the journey of building from the ground up, taking calculated risks, and embracing responsibilities that extend beyond traditional hours.Our mission is both straightforward and ambitious: to revolutionize business insurance, making it 10 times simpler, faster, and fairer for entrepreneurs and SMEs throughout Europe. We eliminate cumbersome paperwork, obscure fine print, and outdated complexities, relying instead on modern software, intelligent automation, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. As a high-growth scale-up in Europe, we have secured €43M in funding from top-tier investors and aim to lead the global market in digital insurance for entrepreneurs and SMEs, starting from the Netherlands and expanding into France and Germany.We are fundamentally a technology-driven company, crafting our own insurtech platform while leveraging data, automation, and AI to transform the entire insurance process, from underwriting to claims. Our fully digital customer portal, coupled with a strong focus on user experience, is redefining insurance as a simple, transparent, and equitable service.Our leadership comprises seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully built and scaled businesses, instilling that same drive, urgency, and sense of ownership in everything we do.Our CultureWe are not merely creating a company; we are establishing a category leader, which demands ambition, accountability, and speed.Our culture is characterized by three core principles:High Ownership Team members take full responsibility for their challenges. If something is unclear or broken, we proactively take action to resolve it.High Pace Priorities are dynamic, and decisions are made swiftly. We prioritize momentum and learning over perfection.High Standards Results are valued more than appearances. We focus on outcomes, quality, and commitment to our work.Furthermore, you will not be working in isolation.We believe that exceptional work is the product of close collaboration. Our team engages in face-to-face interactions, challenges each other's ideas, and encourages contributions from all levels, irrespective of title or experience.

The Product Security Team at Databricks is dedicated to enhancing the Security Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes for all code developed for customer use and internal support. Our goal is to minimize the introduction of vulnerabilities in production and to effectively manage the impact of externally identified vulnerabilities on Databricks Services.As a key individual contributor on our product security team, you will oversee SDLC functions for various features and products. Your responsibilities will encompass security design reviews, threat modeling, manual code reviews, and exploit development. Additionally, you will provide support for Incident Response (IR) and Vulnerability Response Programs (VRP) in the event of vulnerability reports or security incidents. Collaborating with a diverse global team across the US and EMEA, you will play a critical role in maintaining our security posture.Your Impact:Deliver comprehensive SDLC support for new product features developed by both engineering and non-engineering teams, including threat modeling, design reviews, and manual code assessments.Collaborate with other security teams to assist with incident and vulnerability management as required.Utilize Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools to evaluate and discern false positives while reporting genuine issues.Engage with Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools and automation for streamlined assessments and defect tracking.Enhance and maintain the automation framework to support compliance initiatives such as FedRamp, PCI, and HIPAA.Adopt a risk management perspective to prioritize security efforts effectively.Contribute to the development and implementation of security processes to boost the productivity of the product security organization and enhance the SDLC overall.

Established in 2015, Shield AI is an innovative venture-backed company at the forefront of deep-tech, dedicated to safeguarding both service members and civilians through cutting-edge intelligent systems. Our product offerings include the advanced V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, along with the comprehensive Hivemind Enterprise and Hivemind Vision product lines. With a strong presence across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology is pivotal in supporting global operations. For further insights, please visit www.shield.ai. Connect with Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. The Senior Staff Engineer for Software Autonomy Applications will leverage their technical expertise to provide crucial support to customers during the deployment and utilization of Shield AI's enterprise software solutions. This role requires close collaboration with clients to fully understand their unique requirements, ensuring seamless product integration for AI and autonomy development initiatives.

CSQ427R82 Join our team as a Senior Technical Solutions Engineer where you will play a pivotal role in providing expert technical support for both Neon and the Databricks Platform. You will navigate complex challenges related to the Databricks unified analytics platform, guiding customers throughout their journey to maximize their strategic goals with our tools. Your expertise will be sought for everything from fundamental technical inquiries to intricate architectural designs across the Big Data ecosystem. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Technical Solutions, your contributions will be essential in fostering customer success. Your Impact: Diagnose and resolve intricate customer issues within the Neon and broader Databricks ecosystem. Offer best practices and support for bespoke solutions crafted by customers. Provide actionable recommendations to enhance performance in specific customer environments. Facilitate discussions surrounding third-party integrations with the Databricks environment. Work collaboratively with engineering and escalation teams to effectively resolve customer issues and requests. Contribute to the development and upkeep of company documentation and knowledge articles. Champion the cause of customer advocacy within the organization. Augment your expertise in AWS/Azure and the Databricks platform through continuous learning and training initiatives. Engage in on-call rotations, both weekdays and weekends.

About UsAsula is a pioneering bitcoin company dedicated to developing cutting-edge financial products that bridge the gap between bitcoin, blockchains, stablecoins, and traditional finance. Currently, we are focused on our innovative mobile application, Dawn, which empowers users to save and enhance their wealth through bitcoin and stablecoins. In addition to Dawn, our initiatives include enabling seamless bitcoin swaps and credit access for holders of all sizes via onchain protocols.RoleWe are in search of a versatile Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team, contributing across the backend stack to breathe life into our products. In this role, you will be expected to:Design and implement robust backend systems that support both user-facing applications (like Dawn) and essential protocol components.Architect scalable and resilient services, including APIs, stateful services, and blockchain data pipelines capable of handling real-world demands.Drive significant architectural enhancements to the codebase while establishing best practices in our evolving organization.Mentor team members to elevate long-term architecture and code quality.QualificationsA minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a systems engineer, designing and managing production services with real traffic, preferably in finance, trading, or blockchain sectors.In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, data modeling, and network architecture — with a focus on latency, throughput, and fault tolerance.Proficiency in at least one strongly-typed backend programming language (Rust, Go, or C++) and comfortable navigating various frameworks, APIs, and infrastructure.A genuine interest in bitcoin, blockchains, and onchain finance.Nice to HavesExperience utilizing stablecoins and/or bitcoin in your everyday transactions.Background in developing low-latency systems for trading.

Be Yourself at ProtolabsWe embrace diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if they don’t meet every single qualification. Your unique perspective can help us grow and innovate.Why Choose Protolabs?As leaders in digital manufacturing, we attract doers, makers, and innovative thinkers who approach their work with an entrepreneurial mindset. Our culture revolves around delivering meaningful work that introduces new products to the market at unmatched speeds. We take pride in our diverse team, which is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate. It’s our people who inspire creativity and make our workplace feel like home.Join Our Team as a Senior Backend Engineer!This position is hybrid and open to candidates located in the Netherlands.The Manufacturing Partner Marketplace is the operational backbone of the Protolabs Network. We oversee the entire order lifecycle, from matching orders to the right manufacturing partners through production and quality control to ensuring timely delivery. Our role is crucial for maintaining seamless operations and customer satisfaction.In this role, you will develop systems that drive the marketplace, including automated auctions, order allocation, supplier tools, production workflows, global logistics, quality control, and internal operations tools. We seek a pragmatic problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes ownership of both the business challenges and technical solutions.

About Tebi Tebi builds a Connected Restaurant Management System that brings together sales, reservations, kitchen prep, payments, and essential data in one platform. The goal: smoother operations and clear analytics for hospitality businesses. Founded by Arnout Schuijff (Adyen co-founder) and backed by €50 million from Index Ventures and CapitalG, Tebi focuses on real needs in the hospitality sector. Thousands of restaurants, cafés, bars, and coffee shops in the Netherlands, the UK, and other countries already use Tebi’s solution. Role Overview: Senior Software/DevOps Engineer This role centers on strengthening Tebi’s backend and infrastructure. The Senior Backend/DevOps Engineer shapes scalable services and fine-tunes core software architecture. Expect to work on both the underlying system and new product features. The work directly supports a seamless experience for users and staff in the hospitality industry. Tebi looks for someone who enjoys tackling complex systems, cares about performance, and wants to help modernize a sector that still faces many technical challenges. Location Amsterdam (on-site). Tebi supports relocation for EU citizens moving from abroad. Relocation Support Comprehensive relocation package available for EU citizens relocating to the Netherlands.

Join Adyen as a Staff Engineer, Monetization! At Adyen, we empower businesses through innovative payment solutions. Trusted by major brands like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft, we are the preferred financial technology platform that engineers ambition into success. We foster an environment where our teams can thrive, providing the support and culture necessary for personal and professional growth. Our motivated individuals tackle unique technical challenges collaboratively, delivering ethical solutions that help businesses accelerate their aspirations. As a Staff Engineer for Monetization, you will serve as the technical guide for how Adyen’s systems generate revenue at scale. This pivotal domain influences pricing, billing, and accounting processes for all Adyen products, making it one of the most significant areas within our organization. Your focus will be on the long-term evolution of our architectural framework, anticipating challenges and identifying opportunities to ensure robust technical foundations for future revenue systems. Rather than executing every line of code, you will collaborate closely with Tech Leads and Senior Engineers, providing coaching, guidance, and alignment towards scalable solutions that maintain system integrity. You will have the freedom to innovate and make impactful technical decisions that will shape Adyen's monetization strategies for years to come.