Databricks Sr. Solutions Engineer reviews

When you join an early-stage startup you implicitly agree to do whatever it takes in order to get the organisation where it needs to be, often that means going outside your comfort zone, doing things which aren't your job, and working long hours. Databricks isn't an early-stage startup any more - but it sure does act like one. Newer employees are often underwhelmed by the amount of structure and process in place which makes them wonder whether they made the right choice. This is reinforced and perpetuated by some of the longer-serving staff (particularly leadership) who have been there so long that they see nothing wrong. Databricks seriously needs to get a grip and start protecting their staff or people will start leaving.

Growing/scaling pains which are typical of a company that are aggressively ramping up headcount. Processes are being implemented and piloted to address the current gaps e.g. opportunity/account tracking. Knowledge management can be greatly improved.