Is Databricks a good company to work for as a Sr. Solution Architect?

Sr. Solution Architect professionals working at Databricks have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 56 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Databricks employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr. Solution Architect Jobs at Databricks now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Solution Architect interview questions at Databricks .

Does Databricks pay Sr. Solution Architect employees well?

Sr. Solution Architect professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Databricks with 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 56 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 9.1% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Solution Architect salaries at Databricks.

How happy are Sr. Solution Architect professionals working at Databricks?

94% of Sr. Solution Architect employees at Databricks would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 4% in the past 12 months. Sr. Solution Architect professionals have also rated Databricks with a 3.4 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.3 rating for culture and values and 4.3 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Databricks?

Solutions Architect (139) , Software Engineer (132) , Account Executive (119) , Enterprise Account Executive (74) , Senior Solutions Architect (41) , Business Development Representative (BDR) (36) , Resident Solutions Architect (27) , Senior Software Engineer (27) , Solution Architect (26) , Sales (24) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (20) , Customer Success Engineer (19) , Strategic Account Executive (19) , Technical Solutions Engineer (17) , Data Scientist (16)

What are the pros of working at Databricks according to real employee reviews?

"The culture is great and healthy." ((in 228 reviews)); "the people are great and the product is exploding" ((in 176 reviews)); "Great Leadership who really do provide a lot of clarity into how the business is run and are always happy to lean in with customers." ((in 122 reviews)); "Benefits are great (the cheapest health insurance I've ever had in my 20 year career)" ((in 72 reviews)); "Some teams are great" ((in 62 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Databricks according to real employee reviews?

"No work life balance as this company is evolving with technology at high speed" ((in 80 reviews)); "Unprofessional managers will wear everybody down." ((in 29 reviews)); "No 401k match (though other benefits are above industry standards like fitness perks and RSUs)" ((in 22 reviews)); "life balance as much as possible." ((in 15 reviews)); "6. Working long hours and back to back is normality." ((in 11 reviews))

Databricks Sr. Solution Architect reviews

4.3

94% would recommend to a friend

(56 total reviews)

Ali Ghodsi

94% approve of CEO

99% positive business outlook

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Sr. Solution Architect employees have rated Databricks with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 56 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Solution Architect professionals have an excellent working experience there. Databricks is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Solution Architect professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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56 reviews

5.0

May 7, 2025

Best Tech Company

Senior solutions architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Rapid pace of innovation - Though leaders in the industry

Cons

- Not for people looking for a slow paced job

5.0

Apr 28, 2025

A High-Performance, Innovative Workplace with Room for Growth

Senior solutions architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative Projects: Solutions Architects work with cutting-edge data and AI technologies, making a real impact. Talented Team: Colleagues are smart, motivated, and collaborative, fostering a strong learning environment. Great Culture & Perks: Flexible work options, competitive equity, and a transparent, supportive leadership. Industry Recognition: Consistently ranked as a top workplace by Glassdoor and other organizations.

Cons

Work-Life Balance Challenges: Fast-paced environment and high expectations can lead to long hours and potential burnout. Micromanagement in Some Teams: Some employees, especially in sales, report micromanagement and inconsistent leadership. No real opportunities for career progression.

5.0

Mar 19, 2025

Good company, not perfect but listens to employees

Senior solutions architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Fun, energetic and positive work environment - Flexible work/life balance (in the field at least) - Good remuneration - Lots of technically challenging work - Leadership transparent and open to feedback

Cons

- Constant product changes can be exhausting to keep up with and try to sell - Very engineering-led company can cause issues sometimes. Engineering can tend to look down on the field, and as a result either don't listen to or are just dismissive of product feedback.

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