Understand what the ads ask for and how to stand out.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Databricks has 39 open engineer (other) jobs in 9 states, 2 of them posted in the last 7 days.
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer | 17 |
| Engineering Manager | 6 |
| Principal Engineer | 3 |
| Sr. Manager | 2 |
| Sr. Engineering Manager | 2 |
| Senior Engineering Manager | 2 |
| Director of Engineering | 1 |
| Senior Production Engineer | 1 |
| Staff Systems Development Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Engineering Manager for Self-Serve | 1 |
| Staff Technical Solution Engineering | 1 |
| Staff Partner Engineer | 1 |
Most of these ads do not state a level.
39 of 39 listings publish a range. The median range is $182,000 – $250,208 a year (the employer's own figures)
2 of 39 ads mention a remote or flexible location.
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| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | California | 11 | 28% |
| Bellevue | Washington | 6 | 15% |
| San Francisco | California | 4 | 10% |
| New York City | New York | 4 | 10% |
| Chicago | Illinois | 3 | 8% |
| Seattle | Washington | 2 | 5% |
| McLean | Virginia | 2 | 5% |
| Austin | Texas | 2 | 5% |
| Berkeley | California | 1 | 3% |
| Denver | Colorado | 1 | 3% |
| Dallas | Texas | 1 | 3% |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1 | 3% |
We counted how often Databricks's own 39 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 35 of 39 ads (90%) state a number of years. The median is 6 years; 91% ask for 5 or more and 20% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 6 | 15% |
| PhD or doctorate | 4 | 10% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 5% |
| Master's degree | 2 | 5% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. person / export-control (ITAR, EAR) rules | 39 | 100% |
| Security clearance mentioned | 4 | 10% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Travel mentioned | 17 | 44% |
| Nights, weekends, holidays or on-call | 4 | 10% |
| Relocation mentioned | 2 | 5% |
| On-site or in-person work | 1 | 3% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| excel | 39 | 100% |
| aws | 29 | 74% |
| azure | 29 | 74% |
| gcp | 28 | 72% |
| python | 21 | 54% |
| javascript | 17 | 44% |
| typescript | 17 | 44% |
| kubernetes | 7 | 18% |
| sql | 4 | 10% |
| java | 4 | 10% |
| docker | 2 | 5% |
| linux | 2 | 5% |
First, cover the basics the ads ask for most (see the requirements above: excel (100%), aws (74%), azure (74%), gcp (72%)). Then look at what separates higher-paid ads:
Among the 39 ads that publish a pay range, we compared the median pay of ads that name each item with ads that do not. This is a correlation in the ads, not a promise: an item can pay more because it comes with senior roles.
| Item named in the ad ⇅ | Ads naming it ⇅ | Ads not naming it ⇅ | Median pay midpoint with it ⇅ | Difference vs ads without it ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kubernetes | 7 | 32 | $221,875 | +$5,771 |
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 6 | 33 | $221,875 | +$5,771 |
| typescript | 17 | 22 | $216,104 | -$44,896 |
| javascript | 17 | 22 | $216,104 | -$44,896 |
| python | 21 | 18 | $216,104 | -$48,496 |
| gcp | 28 | 11 | $216,104 | -$55,321 |
| azure | 29 | 10 | $216,104 | -$55,321 |
| aws | 29 | 10 | $216,104 | -$55,321 |
We describe only what the ads state. We do not know how recruiters rank candidates.
Where else the same role family is open, with the pay each posts:
| Employer ⇅ | Open engineer (other) jobs ⇅ | Posted range (median, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Leidos | 246 | not published |
| Apple | 202 | not published |
| SpaceX | 187 | not published |
| Shield AI | 61 | $150,000 – $230,000 |
| Esri | 48 | $98,592 – $173,576 |
| Rocket Lab Corporation | 45 | $125,300 – $196,275 |
| Applied Materials | 42 | not published |
| OpenAI | 36 | $266,000 – $385,000 |
| Eaton | 32 | not published |
| Lucid Motors | 31 | $124,800 – $183,040 |
| Celonis | 30 | $156,000 – $183,000 |
| GE Vernova | 26 | not published |
| Deloitte | 26 | not published |
| Salesforce | 24 | not published |
| Radiant Industries Inc. | 23 | $150,025 – $211,838 |
39 open today, 2 posted in the last 7 days.
Mostly in Mountain View, CA (11), Bellevue, WA (6), San Francisco, CA (4).