About the job
Databricks builds data and AI infrastructure that helps organizations solve real-world problems, from improving transportation to driving medical breakthroughs. The company was founded by engineers who care deeply about customers and technical challenges. Teams work on everything from advanced UI/UX for data tools to scaling services across millions of virtual machines.
This Senior Staff Software Engineer role is based in New York City. As one of the first engineers in the NYC office, you will join a small, agile group focused on launching new products from scratch. The team’s mission: use Databricks’ strengths in data and AI to create vertical AI applications for both technical and business users. The environment combines the energy of a startup with the backing of a major technology company.
Your Impact
- Design advanced interfaces for GenAI agents that support complex workflows, with a focus on transparency and human oversight.
- Work closely with product management, design, and other engineering teams to build scalable, intuitive, and extensible solutions that support user and business growth.
- Lead by example through hands-on, full-stack software development to deliver dynamic, user-centered experiences.
- Create mechanisms that drive product-led growth, including improved onboarding and sharing features.
- Help shape the future of agentic applications at Databricks by collaborating with a diverse team of engineers, product managers, and designers.
- Define and execute strategy for broad AI feature development by designing, building, and maintaining systems that are scalable, reliable, and high-performing.

