The hiring process at Databricks takes an average of 60 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Big Data Architect had the quickest hiring process (on average 60 days), whereas Big Data Architect roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 60 days).
I was asked a fairly complicated, abstract algorithms question that reduced to a leetcode medium level problem. I reduced it to the leetcode medium but didn't know how to solve it. The interviewer was helpful and engaged, though, and did his best to work with me. Ultimately a positive experience.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Databricks in Sep 2022
Interview
Got approached through cold outreach by a Databricks recruiter on LinkedIn. Had a phone conversation and agreed on next steps. Then, I never heard back from the Databricks recruiter. I sent an additional email and finally got a response after 3 days saying they won't be moving forward with my candidacy. What a waste of time and lack of respect! Don't do the cold outreach if you are not going to move forward with a candidate.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Databricks
Interview
The interview process consisted of the following steps: 1. 45 minute interview with the hiring manager -- If you pass above step -- 2. 2 hour writing test -- If you pass above step -- 3. Two 45 minute interviews with counterparts within the team -- If you pass above step -- 4. Three 45 minute interviews with individuals outside of the immediate team
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The interview questions ranged from detailing past experiences, technical questions, and behavioral questions.