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Staff Unified Communications Engineer
Databricks · 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California; United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 445 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 78 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Databricks paid sponsored hires in similar roles103 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $158k–$191k, median $188k. Most were filed at wage level II (47%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 445 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 78 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 Do 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 What We’re Looking For Core 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 aggress