Senior Applied AI Engineer · Databricks

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:45:20 GMT
Engineering

Databricks · Belgrade, Serbia · onsite

As a Senior Applied ML/AI Engineer at Databricks, you will apply machine learning and optimisation algorithms to improve the usability and efficiency of the current AutoML and several other user-facing products.

From statistical models all the way down to deep and foundational models, feature augmentation and auto-tuning, our Applied ML/AI team works on some of the most complex, most interesting problems facing businesses, making Databricks' infrastructure and products as performant and cost-efficient as possible.

This is a high-impact problem as our customers look at us to deliver the most out of their data.

Key responsibilities include:

Building features and running end-to-end systems in a small team of experienced engineers and data scientists.

Shaping the direction of our applied ML investment by engaging with engineering and product teams across the company.

Driving the development and deployment of state-of-the-art ML/AI models and systems that directly impact the capabilities and performance of Databricks’ products, infrastructure, and services.

Architecting and implementing robust, scalable ML infrastructure, including model training and serving components to support seamless integration of AI/ML models into production environments.

Working on novel modeling techniques in the field of ML for forecasting.

What we look for:

2-8 years of machine learning engineering experience in high-velocity, high-growth companies.

Strong understanding of both computer systems and statistics.

Experience developing AI/ML systems at scale in production.

Strong track record of ML modeling that goes beyond using standard libraries.

Strong coding and software engineering skills, and familiarity with software engineering principles around testing, code reviews, and deployment.

A large breadth of knowledge or willingness to develop mathematical modelling beyond the ML.

Why Join Us?

At Databricks, we are building state-of-the-art AI solutions that redefine how users interact with data and our products. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven products at Databricks, work with cutting-edge models, and collaborate with a world-class team of AI and ML experts.

If you're excited about pushing the boundaries of AI in real-world applications, we’d love to hear from you!