Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform

At Databricks, we are committed to empowering data teams to tackle some of the world's most significant challenges—ranging from revolutionizing transportation to accelerating medical breakthroughs. Our mission is realized through the development and management of the foremost data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our clients to derive deep insights from their data to enhance business outcomes. Founded by engineers and driven by a passion for customer success, we eagerly embrace each opportunity to confront technical hurdles, from innovating next-generation UI/UX for data interaction to scaling our services across millions of virtual machines. Our journey has just begun.As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will be a pivotal member of the executive leadership team within the Data Platform organization. You will utilize cutting-edge AI developer tools and methodologies to construct the Data Intelligence Platform, which will facilitate automated decision-making across Databricks. This role involves collaboration with distinguished Tech Leads, product teams, data scientists, and others. You will shape the future of various tools, including logging, orchestration, data transformation, metric stores, governance platforms, and data consumption layers.

About Us Nuro is at the forefront of self-driving technology, striving to make autonomous driving accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, we are dedicated to developing the world’s most scalable driver by merging advanced artificial intelligence with automotive-grade hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed across various applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With proven technology from years of successful self-driving deployments, we provide automakers and mobility platforms with a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, paving the way for a safer, more connected future. Role Overview At Nuro, we prioritize a machine-learning-centric approach to autonomous driving. The performance of our systems relies significantly on the volume and diversity of training and evaluation data. Our team is vital in enhancing autonomous driving systems by ensuring high-quality labeled data accessibility. This is achieved through a sophisticated labeling stack that includes a workflow execution framework, supporting infrastructure, and an array of data annotation tools. Our autonomy stack is powered by an industry-leading sensor suite, capable of efficiently processing and annotating millions of sensor data points weekly. The platform team's mission is to ensure that labeled data is readily available for all users. Our systems must be dependable and scalable, encompassing everything from request submissions to progress tracking, data dumping, and model development. We work closely with autonomy engineers to guarantee the labeled data's quality and comprehensiveness. As Nuro expands its services, it becomes increasingly critical to capture and promptly triage all issues. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain highly available and fault-tolerant systems for data annotation. Productionize core infrastructure for our cutting-edge autonomy system. Enhance label quality through data-driven metrics and monitoring. Leverage state-of-the-art ML research to automate and optimize the data labeling lifecycle. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of industry experience. Proven experience in designing, building, and operating highly scalable and reliable distributed data systems. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects with strong communication skills. Expertise in data processing and machine learning techniques.

About UsAt Aurora, our mission is to revolutionize transportation through safe and efficient self-driving technology, making it accessible to everyone.Explore the Aurora Driver and discover how we are paving the way for a new era in mobility and logistics.Join our team of dedicated professionals at Aurora, where you will engage in complex challenges and continuously enhance your expertise in a collaborative atmosphere. For updates, visit aurora.tech or connect with us on LinkedIn.We are on the lookout for a skilled and driven Staff Software Engineer to spearhead a new team focused on enhancing and modernizing our Offline Testing Infrastructure (OTI). OTI serves as a vital middle-layer infrastructure that supports our PR testing, test creation, and Verification & Validation (V&V) processes.This role is critical, with a strong emphasis on increasing the efficiency of our engineering teams and ensuring the reliability of our release cycles. The ideal candidate will build and lead a small, dedicated team to transition OTI to a stable, high-performance, and scalable platform.Responsibilities:Team Leadership: Act as the technical lead for the OTI team, guiding the strategic vision, execution, and long-term stability of our core infrastructure.Testing Ecosystem Development:Design a next-generation offline testing architecture that meets diverse team requirements, minimizes redundancy, and fosters collaboration across the organization.Collaborate with Test Creation and Test Drive teams to...

Waymo is a leader in autonomous driving technology dedicated to becoming the most trusted driver in the world. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on creating the Waymo Driver—an exceptional driver that enhances mobility access while significantly reducing traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver not only supports our fully autonomous ride-hailing service but can also be adapted to various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips completed, our technology has safely navigated more than 100 million miles on public roads and processed tens of billions of miles in simulation across over 15 U.S. states.The Perception Data team at Waymo plays a critical role in shaping the strategy and technical direction for all data utilized in training and evaluating the Waymo Driver's perception capabilities. We manage the complete data lifecycle, developing automated systems and 'infrastructure-as-product' solutions that convert vast amounts of driving sensor data into high-quality training datasets. Our team tackles complex challenges, including active learning loops and open-vocabulary modeling, bridging raw data with advanced machine learning techniques.By integrating data ingestion, curation, and evaluation into a unified ecosystem, we facilitate the swift development of foundational models and next-generation perception systems. We work closely with Machine Learning, Infrastructure, and Evaluation teams to address intricate data challenges, ensuring our models can effectively interpret the long-tail of rare events. Ultimately, our contributions lay the groundwork for the Waymo Driver to operate safely in diverse environments.

Join Moveworks as a Staff Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in enhancing our Core Platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions that drive efficiency and improve user experiences.

Harness is at the forefront of AI-driven software delivery, founded by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, who previously founded AppDynamics, which was acquired by Cisco for an impressive $3.7 billion. With around $570 million in funding and a valuation of $5.5 billion, Harness is supported by top investors such as Goldman Sachs, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, and Citi Ventures. In a landscape where AI is revolutionizing code generation, the focus has shifted to enhancing the post-code processes, including testing, deployments, application security, reliability, compliance, and cost management. Harness leverages AI and automation to streamline this "outer loop" of software delivery, empowering teams to accelerate their software releases while ensuring robust security and governance throughout the entire lifecycle. Utilizing Harness AI and the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, our platform integrates deep context and intelligent automation across the software delivery lifecycle, embedding governance and policy-driven controls seamlessly. Over the past year, Harness has facilitated more than 185 million deployments, 82 million builds, 18 trillion flag evaluations, 8 million security scans, 9.1 billion optimized tests, and protected 3 trillion API calls, managing $2.8 billion in cloud expenditure. Our clients, including United Airlines, Morningstar, and Choice Hotels, have experienced up to 75% faster release cycles, reduced cloud costs by as much as 60%, and achieved an impressive 10x efficiency in their DevOps practices. With a diverse global team spread across 14 offices in 25 countries, Harness is poised to redefine the future of AI software delivery, and we are eager to welcome exceptional talent to propel us forward.

Waymo is a pioneering company in autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world’s most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has established the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—with a mission to enhance mobility access and save lives lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be integrated across various vehicle platforms and applications. Having completed over ten million rider-only trips, our technology has driven more than 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulations across over 15 U.S. states.The Perception team is responsible for developing systems that learn the spatial-temporal representations and semantic meanings of the environment surrounding our autonomous vehicles (AVs). We collaborate closely with downstream teams to optimize and integrate our work into the Waymo Driver, conduct research to solve real-world challenges, and work alongside research teams at Alphabet. With access to millions of miles of diverse driving data from various sensors, we empower engineers like you to (1) create methods for efficient continuous learning from extensive real-world data, (2) develop scalable models and training methodologies, (3) analyze real-world behaviors to create systems that can navigate complexities, and (4) optimize models for both onboard and offboard hardware.In this hybrid role, you will report to a Technical Lead Manager.

Job Title: Senior Staff Software Engineer - Enzyme Location: Mountain View, California At Databricks, we are driven by a passion for empowering data teams to tackle some of the world’s most intricate challenges—from revolutionizing transportation to accelerating medical advancements. We achieve this by developing and managing the leading data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our customers to harness deep data insights to elevate their businesses. The Lakeflow Engineering team at Databricks oversees our comprehensive ETL product line, including innovative solutions like Materialized Views, Structured Streaming, and Delta Live Tables. We operate one of the largest data engineering platforms globally, processing exabytes of data daily for our extensive client base. We are in search of a committed technical leader to guide the Materialized Views engineering team. This team is tasked with creating next-generation Materialized View features that enhance both ETL workloads and query acceleration. In this role, you will engage in various areas to design and implement advanced systems that surpass current state-of-the-art: Incrementally maintaining materialized views Optimizing query performance Managing resources efficiently Developing effective storage structures Automating physical data optimization Your Impact: Address significant business needs at a large scale through your software engineering expertise. Deliver a robust, scalable, and fault-tolerant architecture for Materialized Views. Conduct low-level systems debugging, performance measurement, and optimization on large production clusters. Shape architecture design, influence product roadmaps, and assume ownership of new projects. Introduce tools that enhance automation and operational efficiency of services. Utilize your extensive experience to help preempt and resolve production issues. Plan and lead complex technical projects collaborating with multiple teams across the organization.

Join us as a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Platform team at Moveworks, where you will significantly contribute to the advancement of our conversational AI platform. In this role, you will have the chance to develop enterprise products that tackle real-world challenges using our cutting-edge machine learning technology. Your responsibilities will include creating foundational frameworks and services that abstract product needs, providing scalable and reliable components, and establishing an enterprise data platform tailored for diverse product requirements.Design and implement highly reliable, performant, and secure platform components.Shape the platform team's roadmap while taking ownership of the evolution of multiple platform areas.Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.Consistently meet deadlines on projects that are interdependent with other engineering efforts.Challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement within the platform.Participate regularly in peer code reviews and engineering design discussions.

Who We Are At Otter, we are passionate about transforming the restaurant industry through innovative technology. As a leader in online food delivery solutions, we empower restaurateurs to thrive in a digital landscape. Our commitment to enhancing the dining experience has earned the trust of thousands of restaurants globally, including renowned brands like Chick-fil-A, Ben & Jerry’s, and Eataly. Join us in our mission to simplify and streamline delivery operations for restaurants, ensuring they can focus on what they do best—creating unforgettable dining experiences. What You’ll Do As a pivotal member of our team, you will work on our Menu Platform, which serves as the backbone of menu management across various delivery channels and point-of-sale systems. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of operations for over 150,000 restaurants worldwide. Develop data-driven features that enhance dynamic menu operations. Engage in planning and strategy for internal tools and platforms. Design, implement, and rigorously test backend services using agile methodologies. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, and customer support. Ensure high-quality code through meticulous writing, debugging, and maintenance across multiple projects. Architect scalable systems capable of handling large, distributed workloads. Enhance platform reliability, performance, and overall developer experience. Drive innovation and continuously explore new technologies.

P-1126 Summary At Databricks, we are committed to empowering data teams to tackle some of the most complex challenges facing the world, from security threat detection to the development of innovative cancer treatments. We achieve this by developing and managing a state-of-the-art data and AI infrastructure platform, allowing our clients to concentrate on the high-impact issues that are critical to their goals. Our engineering teams craft advanced technical products that address significant and real-world needs. We consistently push the limits of data and AI technology while ensuring the resilience, security, and scalability that are essential for our customers' success on our platform. Clients entrust Databricks with their most sensitive data, and our Trust & Safety team is dedicated to creating the most secure data analytics and machine learning platform globally. The Security Engineering division plays a vital role in safeguarding customer data from malicious actors, and we are seeking visionary senior leaders to shape and define our strategy in this domain.

Join Us in Mountain View, CA (Onsite)As a pivotal member of our core platform team at Moveworks, you will be instrumental in driving the advancement of our conversational AI platform. This is your chance to create enterprise-level products that address real-world challenges using our state-of-the-art machine learning capabilities. You'll be responsible for architecting foundational frameworks and services that abstract product requirements while providing scalable and reliable components. Additionally, you will help develop our enterprise data platform to support diverse product needs. Collaborating closely with product management, user experience, customer success, machine learning, and other engineering teams, you'll define and implement innovative solutions.Design and develop highly reliable, performant, and secure platform components.Shape the platform team roadmap and lead the evolution of various platform areas.Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver unified cross-functional solutions.Consistently meet deadlines while managing interdependencies with other engineering teams.Challenge existing norms and drive continuous improvement across the platform.Engage in regular peer code and engineering design reviews.

At Databricks, we are dedicated to empowering data teams to tackle some of the most challenging issues in the world—whether it's realizing the next breakthrough in transportation or accelerating medical innovations. Our mission is to build and operate the leading data and AI infrastructure platform, allowing our clients to harness deep data insights for business enhancement.Our engineering teams create impactful technical products that address significant global needs. We consistently push the limits of data and AI technology while ensuring the security and scalability crucial for our customers' success on our platform.We manage one of the largest software platforms globally, comprising millions of virtual machines that generate terabytes of logs and process exabytes of data daily. At this scale, we monitor cloud hardware, network, and operating system faults, ensuring our software effectively shields our customers from these challenges.As a member of the Observability team, you will be at the forefront of developing solutions that deliver critical insights into the health and performance of our products and infrastructure.

Coupang is a major force in South Korean e-commerce, focused on making daily life easier for millions of customers. The company combines the energy of a startup with the reach and stability of a global public business, supporting rapid innovation and new service launches. Team members value initiative, growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact. About the Role The Senior Staff Software Engineer - Security will play a central role in strengthening the security and reliability of Coupang’s core platforms. This position is based in Mountain View or Seattle. The work centers on technical leadership, architecture, and hands-on software development. The goal: build secure, dependable, and scalable systems that support Coupang’s growth and protect customer trust. What You Will Do Lead security architecture and design for backend systems Drive technical decisions that improve platform security, quality, and reliability Mentor and guide fellow engineers on security best practices Collaborate closely with product teams on high-impact projects Contribute directly to codebases, setting high standards for secure development What We’re Looking For Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on security Strong background in building and scaling secure backend systems Proven ability to provide technical leadership and architectural direction Experience mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams Join Coupang to help shape the future of commerce and make a lasting difference in a high-tech, connected world.

P-188 At Databricks, we are on a mission to fundamentally transform the data lifecycle, simplifying processes from data ingestion to ETL, Business Intelligence (BI), and extending to Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) through a unified platform. We envision a future where traditional data warehouse architectures are replaced by innovative solutions like the Lakehouse architecture (CIDR 2021 paper), which integrate data warehousing and advanced analytics, effectively addressing critical challenges such as data staleness, reliability, cost of ownership, data lock-in, and limited use-case support. To turn this vision into reality, we are developing a next-generation decoupled query engine and structured storage system designed to surpass specialized data warehouses in relational query performance while maintaining the versatility of general-purpose systems like Apache Spark™. This system is intended to support a wide array of workloads, from ETL processes to data science applications. As a member of our team, you will engage in one or more of the following areas, contributing to the design and implementation of cutting-edge systems that redefine industry standards: Query compilation and optimization Distributed query execution and scheduling Vectorized execution engine Data security measures Resource management strategies Transaction coordination processes Efficient storage structures (encodings, indexes) Automatic physical data optimization techniques

Join the innovative team at Moveworks as a Senior Software Engineer focusing on our cutting-edge Agentic AI Platform. You will play a pivotal role in developing scalable AI solutions that enhance workplace productivity and efficiency. Your expertise will help shape the future of AI-driven support systems that empower users and streamline operations.

Speechify aims to remove barriers to learning using technology that makes reading more accessible. With a user base of over 50 million, the platform converts materials like PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio. This helps people read faster and retain more. Products include apps for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome extension, and a web app. Speechify has earned recognition from Google as Chrome Extension of the Year and received the 2025 Apple Design Award for Inclusivity. The company operates with a fully distributed team of about 200 people. Team members include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and professionals from organizations such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stripe, and Vercel. Role Overview The Software Engineer, Platform role centers on designing, building, and maintaining backend services. These services include payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech features, and external APIs. The position suits engineers who think strategically, enjoy working in a fast-moving setting, and care about delivering strong user experiences. Speechify uses a flat organizational structure. Team members are encouraged to show leadership through technical skill and consistent results. The company values work ethic, clear communication, and a drive to succeed. What You Will Do Design, develop, and maintain APIs, including public text-to-speech (TTS) APIs and internal services for payments, subscriptions, and consumption tracking. Ensure these systems meet business and scaling needs. Manage and improve the backend API landscape, focusing on performance and maintainability. Collaborate on B2B solutions, especially for enterprise client customization and integration. Work with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with product strategy and user experience goals. Interview Process The interview process includes several technical assessments. Speechify aims to complete the process within one week.

Waymo is a pioneering company in autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most reliable driver. Originating as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, we have concentrated on creating the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access while preventing countless lives lost to traffic incidents. With over ten million rider-only trips completed and having driven autonomously over 100 million miles on public roads as well as tens of billions in simulations across more than 15 U.S. states, the Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and is adaptable to various vehicle platforms and applications.The Simulator Team at Waymo is dedicated to constructing sophisticated simulations of realistic environments for the testing and training of the Waymo Driver. You will be a part of a diverse and collaborative group of machine learning (ML) engineers, software engineers, and data scientists. Our goal is to deliver industry-leading simulation solutions by utilizing advanced ML algorithms to assess and enhance the Waymo Driver's performance. We achieve this by accurately modeling the real world, which includes realistic agents (such as vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists), roadways, traffic control systems, and weather conditions, complemented by a comprehensive sensor suite including cameras, LiDAR, and radars.To amplify the fidelity, scalability, and controllability of our simulations, we leverage cutting-edge ML technologies, including large language models, foundational world models, and reconstructive methods trained on extensive datasets, alongside traditional rendering techniques.In this hybrid role, you will report directly to a Senior Staff Engineering Manager.

Join Databricks as a Senior Staff Software Engineer focusing on Lakeflow Pipelines Datasets. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of developing scalable data processing solutions that empower organizations to harness the full potential of their data. Your expertise will directly contribute to the enhancement of our Lakeflow platform, ensuring seamless data integration and processing workflows.As part of a dynamic team, you will collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to design and implement robust pipelines that can efficiently handle large datasets. This role offers the opportunity to influence architectural decisions and drive best practices in data engineering.