Staff Unified Communications Engineer

Databricks•San Francisco, CA

3d•$177,700 - $244,300•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

8+ years supporting enterprise unified communications, workplace technology, or enterprise infrastructure environments
Strong expertise in: Enterprise voice and conferencing systems
Strong expertise in: Conference room and workplace AV systems
Strong expertise in: Networking fundamentals including QoS and media optimization
Strong expertise in: 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead 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.