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).
HR screen: standard behavioral questions, advised to solve leetcode hards to prepare for the technical stage
Technical 1: Leetcode hard (most difficult technical interview I've ever taken, even compared to FAANG internships - be prepared to solve and optimize a leetcode hard)
Technical 2: DSA and optimization (medium level, focused on complexity and efficiency, Pretty standard data structures/algorithms question with some reasoning and optimization + logic walkthrough)
I applied online. I interviewed at Databricks (Chicago, IL) in Mar 2026
Interview
I first connected with a recruiter who informed they liked me and were going to move forward with booking the second interview by the end of the screening call. The documentation and prep materials they share with you are quite robust and the first round interview was a lot of skills based get to know you questions.
Had an initial recruiter screen for a Software Engineer position. The call lasted around 15 minutes and covered the usual ground: my background and experience, motivation for applying, current role, and salary expectations. The recruiter also gave a clear overview of teams, the product, and the full interview process ahead.
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