previous employee - Anonymous employee Databricks Employee Review

5.0
10 Aug 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Best engineering team I've ever seen. Some of the smartest people I've ever met. Made many good friends here. Amazing outlook for the company. CEO , board, and many founders doing a great job.

Cons

Normal startup issues and minor missteps. Many people who this is the first job ever for. Working with a "bunch" of geniuses isn't for the faint of heart.

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Pros

Flexibility, team, company culture, compensation

Cons

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2.0
30 May 2026
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Pros

Great teams made up of smart, motivated people. Databricks is an exciting place to work because it is part of the growing data and AI tools space. The benefits and income are also good overall.

Cons

Databricks no longer feels like a startup. There are now multiple layers of bureaucracy, and leadership can feel territorial rather than collaborative. Over time, it can seem like business growth and internal politics have become stronger drivers than innovation or employee experience. For long-tenured employees, it may become harder to stay excited or feel challenged. Other companies may offer a more energizing environment.

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