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Software Engineering Intern (2027)

Databricks Bellevue, Washington; Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California; Vancouver, Canada Full-time University Recruiting - Engineering Posted Oct 23, 2026
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What it’s like to work at Databricks

Data & AI Platform · San Francisco

4.1
Employee Rating
3.9
Work-Life Balance
896
Open Roles
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What employees love

  • Engineers who built Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow — deep technical pedigree
  • Strong compensation and equity packages consistently above market

What could be better

  • Hypergrowth means org changes are constant — teams restructure frequently
  • Some legacy Spark-era tech debt that can slow down new features
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About the Role

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At Databricks, we are passionate about helping data teams 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.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will join a team of engineers to build features that contribute directly to the Databricks platform. We're hiring across all of our teams, including full stack, backend, infrastructure, systems, tools, cloud, databases, and customer-facing products. You will have a dedicated mentor and will join our summer 2027 intern cohort where you'll connect with engineers, other interns, and leaders from across the company.

We are hiring Software Engineering Interns across multiple offices. Please apply for the single location that you're the most interested in, and we will discuss more with you as you move through the process. We can only consider one application in 30 days.

The impact you will have:

What we look for:

You can select one of the following programs through this application: Summer 16-week co-op, or Summer 12-week internship. Co-ops are only available to students enrolled in a co-op program.

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. 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 certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

SF Bay Area Hourly Rate
$54—$60 USD

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. 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 certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticpates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here.

Bellevue, Washington Hourly Rate
$51.50—$60 USD

Pay Range Transparency

Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. 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 certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticpates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above.

Canada Pay Range
$40—$52 USD

About Databricks

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and 70% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data + AI Platform to build and scale data and AI apps, analytics and agents. Headquartered in San Francisco with 30+ offices around the globe, Databricks offers a unified platform that includes Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Instagram.

Benefits

At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here.

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Databricks?
Databricks has a work-life balance score of 3.9/5 based on employee reviews. This is about average for the AI/tech industry.
What is Databricks’s culture like?
Databricks is characterized by these culture values: eng-driven, learning, equity, diverse, product-impact. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 4.1/5. Engineers who built Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow — deep technical pedigree
How many open roles does Databricks have?
Databricks currently has 896 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in Bellevue, Washington; Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California; Vancouver, Canada. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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