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).
1. OA (code signal)
2. Two rounds, one algorithm, one implementation (45 min each)
3. Optional follow up interview (45 min)
3. Hiring Manager -- ask about prior experience, interest in company, etc
Had a couple of interviews and then was completely ghosted. The job was kept up on career sites for months after and then I got a standard email that they filled the position 3 months after I interviewed. While I can understand not getting the job the overall interview experience was terrible.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
To describe the types of events I had managed and how success was measured.
I applied online. I interviewed at Databricks (Londres, Inglaterra) in Aug 2025
Interview
Shorten this to 30 words: The interview experience with the snr recruiter was really disappointing. The conversation felt scripted and unwelcoming, with little genuine interest in my background or what I had to say. Every answer seemed to circle back to “we’re looking for overachievers,” without providing much real insight into the role or company.
When I asked a simple question about the interview process (number of stages, what to expect), she was reluctant to share anything unless I made it past that round - very odd, not very candidate-friendly and immediately set off red flags about transparency. It’s not like I was asking what questions are going to be asked or what even to be prepared for.
The tone throughout was unfriendly and, at times, inappropriate. I mentioned my current situation and that my previous company had shut down, hence, I’d been made redundant. The recruiter’s response was: “Did you leave because you knew it was shutting down?” Incredibly tone-deaf, inappropriate, and unprofessional. I am in no way ever expecting any sympathy or empathy but a decent humane response would be nice.
Overall, it left a very negative impression. If this is the recruiter attitude at Databricks, I dread to imagine the culture inside. No animosity towards the company itself, I think the product is fantastic but a truly awful (probably the WORST) human encounter I have ever had.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
We are looking to hire only over-achievers, how did your sales performance compare to the rest of your sales team in your previous company?