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Staff Unified Communications Engineer

Posted One Month Ago
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
178K-244K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
178K-244K Annually
Senior level
Lead the design, deployment, reliability, and evolution of global unified communications, enterprise voice, conferencing, AV, and workplace technology infrastructure. Support office expansions, executive environments, and large-scale deployments; troubleshoot complex communication systems; build automation and operational tooling; coordinate vendors and cross-functional teams; establish scalable standards and documentation; and mentor engineers.
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Staff Unified Communications Engineer

GAQ127R44

San Francisco, CA

Databricks is looking for a Staff Unified Communications Engineer to lead the evolution of our global communication and workplace technology infrastructure. This role is focused on delivering reliable, scalable, and high-quality communication systems while supporting rapid global office expansion.

You’ll operate at the intersection of enterprise communications, workplace technology, networking, and AV infrastructure—building the systems that keep employees and executives connected across offices worldwide. From new office launches to critical executive environments, you’ll help define the standards, infrastructure, and operational excellence that power communication at scale.

This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong technical depth, executional excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

What You’ll DoLead Enterprise Communication Infrastructure
  • Own the deployment, reliability, and evolution of enterprise voice, conferencing, and workplace communication systems
  • Lead high-impact infrastructure initiatives supporting employees, executives, and global offices
  • Ensure seamless communication experiences across conference rooms, executive spaces, and workplace environments
Drive Global Office Expansion
  • Partner with PM, Workplace, Real Estate, Construction, Networking, and Facilities teams to support aggressive global office buildouts
  • Lead communication and workplace technology deployments for new offices, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades
  • Develop scalable standards for conference rooms, executive environments, and workplace communication systems
  • Manage multiple concurrent deployments while maintaining operational excellence across existing offices
Operate at a Deep Technical Level
  • Design and support enterprise voice and AV infrastructure connectivity, conferencing systems, and workplace integrations.
  • Troubleshoot complex communication and media issues across global environments
  • Build automation and operational tooling to improve scalability, reliability, and efficiency
Partner Across the Company
  • Work closely with Infrastructure, Security, Networking, Workplace, and Executive Support teams to define and deliver communication solutions
  • Coordinate vendors, telecom providers, and integration partners to execute large-scale infrastructure projects
Raise the Bar
  • Continuously improve the reliability, scalability, and quality of workplace communication experiences
  • Create operational standards, documentation, and deployment playbooks that scale globally
  • Mentor team members and help elevate engineering practices across the organization
What We’re Looking ForCore Requirements

8+ years supporting enterprise unified communications, workplace technology, or enterprise infrastructure environments

Strong expertise in:

  • Enterprise voice and conferencing systems
  • Conference room and workplace AV systems
  • Networking fundamentals including QoS and media optimization
  • Troubleshooting complex communication environments
  • Supporting large-scale global environments and fast-paced growth
  • Managing communication infrastructure for office buildouts and workplace deployments
  • Automation and scripting tools
  • Communication and stakeholder management skills
  • BA/BS or equivalent practical experience
Staff-Level Signals
  • You’ve led large-scale communication or workplace infrastructure initiatives
  • You build scalable systems and operational standards across global environments
  • You thrive in ambiguity and operate with high ownership and autonomy
  • You proactively identify risks and drive reliability for business-critical systems
  • You successfully manage aggressive timelines across multiple projects and stakeholders
  • You influence technical direction across teams without direct authority
Nice to Have
  • Experience supporting executive environments or large-scale conference room deployments
  • Familiarity with enterprise AV design and workplace technology standards
  • Relevant certifications in collaboration, networking, AV, or telecom technologies
  • Experience with automation, observability, or Infrastructure-as-Code practices
Why This Role Matters

As Databricks continues to scale globally, communication and workplace technology are foundational to how employees connect, operate, and execute.

In this role, you won’t just support infrastructure—you’ll help build the communication backbone of a rapidly growing global company.


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.


Zone 1 Pay Range
$177,700—$244,300 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.

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