Product Design New Grad (2027 Start)

Databricks
San Francisco +1 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for new graduates in design with a foundation in data and AI who can work collaboratively on cross-functional teams and handle ambiguous problems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a design background and interest in data and AI infrastructure
    — “building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments
    — “cross-functional team to build features for the Databricks platform”
  • New graduates with a strong desire to learn by doing and iterate rapidly
    — “you're hands-on and learn by doing — happy to build, test, and iterate your way to an answer”

Things to consider

  • The role requires prior experience with SQL and/or Python, which may be a hurdle for some candidates
    — “some first hand experience with SQL and/or Python”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work with engineers and other stakeholders to ship features
    — “Work with engineers and designers to ship features on the Databricks platform”

How to stand out

  • Showcase projects where you applied AI tools to solve real design challenges
    — “demonstrated ability to leverage AI tooling in your design process”
  • Highlight your ability to simplify complex topics in your portfolio or interview answers
    — “make complex topics simple and communicate your design perspective”
  • Emphasize your experience in conducting user research or analyzing product usage data
    — “use analytical skills to make data-driven decisions (e.g. analyzing product usage)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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Skills & requirements

Required

HCI Or Related Design PracticeAI ToolingVisual HierarchySQLPython

Preferred

Flexibility With Scheduling

Stack & domain

AI ToolingSQLPythonVisual HierarchyLayoutInformation ArchitectureProduct DesignResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingAnalytical SkillsDataAI

About the role

Original posting from Databricks

(P-1598)

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 an Associate Product Designer, you will join a team that works diligently to understand and solve our customers' most challenging problems. You will learn how to be a successful product designer at a high-growth enterprise technology company that operates at the important intersection of data and AI. As part of our 2027 APD cohort, you will have a dedicated manager and mentor as well as connect with product managers, engineers, designers, researchers, account teams, and leaders from across the company.

The impact you will have:

Work with a cross-functional team to build features for the Databricks platform

Manage your project end-to-end, from discovery and ideation through final design prototype for engineering to implement from

Work with engineers and designers to ship features on the Databricks platform

Conduct research with customers to better understand their needs and improve your design 

What we look for:

You will graduate in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 with a bachelors or masters degree in HCI or related design practice

You have the demonstrated ability to leverage AI tooling in your design process without sacrificing craft.

You use good judgement in visual hierarchy, layout, and information architecture to inform your design work.

You have some first hand experience with SQL and/or Python

You're hands-on and learn by doing — happy to build, test, and iterate your way to an answer

You use analytical skills to make data-driven decisions (e.g. analyzing product usage, conducting user experience research)

You can make complex topics simple and communicate your design perspective to partners (engineers, customers, field) in both written and verbal form

You're excited to solve ambiguous problems with a collaborative team

You stay curious and keep learning, whether it's a new technology, a customer's domain, or a corner of the product you haven't touched

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.

Local Pay Range$128,000—$140,000 USDAbout 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.

Source: Databricks careers

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