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).
Round with recruiter, round with AE, another round with AE. Was asked questions related to project experiences and also had a sales role play component to a call. The interviewers were easygoing and transparent.
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Question 1
Describe to be how you presented a technical concept to a non technical audience
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Databricks
Interview
Had a chat with recruiter followed by couple of conversations. Did not proceed after the first round as I belive I didnot have enough experience. They are looking for specialized experience
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Databricks (Londres, Inglaterra) in Nov 2024
Interview
Many steps involved in the process, I found it hard to commit the time needed so I opted out part way through. They really care about the kind of people they want in the company, hence the process being so thorough.
1. HR Screen 2.HM Interview 3.Codding Assignement 4.Technical Assesment 5.Panel interview 6.HM Wrap up 7.Executive Interview
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Question 1
Why Databricks?
What does OLAB stand for?
Datalake vs Warehouse vs Lakehouse?