Job brief: Engineering Manager - Notebook Dataplane

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• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-13 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-13.
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What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $190,000 to $261,250 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Mountain View, California · San Francisco, California
• Posted: 2026-11-12

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Manager. The title says "Manager".

Must have

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 2+ years of engineering management experience.
• Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifi…
• If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S.
• government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

Conditions

• Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, langu…

Main duties

• Lead and grow a world-class engineering team focused on executing user code reliably and efficiently at scale.
• Drive the technical vision and long-term roadmap for the Notebook Dataplane service, balancing product requirements with technical excellence and infrastruct…
• Ensure high service quality and reliability, maintaining strong SLAs and minimizing regressions through rigorous testing, monitoring, and operational practices.
• Partner closely with Serverless platform and product teams to align on priorities, remove blockers, and deliver integrated solutions.

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA: $214k a year (525 listings, 30 employers). This listing is 6% higher.
• Across Databricks's 61 open listings, 16% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Databricks hires

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