Engineering Manager - UI Platform

P-1413

At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems — from making the next mode of transportation a reality to accelerating the development of medical breakthroughs. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform so our customers can use deep data insights to improve their business. We are the “UI Platform” team responsible for enabling all frontend developers at Databricks to build amazing features. We support hundreds of developers working in the frontend every week. We own all aspects of the dev loop, relying on industry-standard technology like Typescript, React, GraphQL, yarn, node, webpack, and more! We're seeking a dedicated Engineering Leader who can spearhead one of two major initiatives in the UI Platform. The first initiative is enabling developers to go from idea to code in production in 24 hours. This encompasses the dev loop, monitoring for our production frontend, and everything needed to ensure smooth delivery of code to production. The second initiative is Single Pane of Glass, which is doing infrastructure and product work aimed at unifying various parts of Databricks into one easy-to-use experience. You will report directly to the Senior Manager of Engineering. Responsibilities Lead a talented engineering team in UI Platform focused on one of the above initiatives. Oversee sustained recruitment of top‑tier talent and develop talent on the team. Build processes to implement product vision and strategy, according to organizational goals and priorities. Build software that is not just high quality, but easy to operate. Manage technical debt, including long‑term technical architecture decisions, and balance product roadmap. Qualifications 5+ years of hands‑on experience in web frontend development, with a strong preference for React‑based applications. 2+ years leading and managing a high‑performing engineering team. A passion for infrastructure, tooling, developer productivity, or performance optimization and the ability to drive technical initiatives that improve overall team efficiency and code quality. Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop engineering talent at various levels. Ability to drive technical initiatives that improve overall team efficiency and code quality. Experience in setting and achieving ambitious team goals aligned with company objectives. Strong track record of attracting, hiring, and retaining top engineering talent. Experience managing distributed teams across multiple locations. Adaptability and resilience in a fast‑paced, rapidly evolving tech environment. Pay Range Pay range for this role is $182,400 – $247,000 USD. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export‑controlled technology or source code is required for the 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Menlo Ventures