Betting my career on Databricks - Business Development Databricks Employee Review

5.0
Feb 8, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A fantastic product (betting on the future) + great team (Founder led innovation culture + A16Z leadership + industry all star hires)

Cons

Pace of growth requires patience and teamwork to reset and lift new hires up. It's a teamwork first culture (a cultural plus) but people who need to execute in solitude will struggle to adapt

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Pros

Flexibility, team, company culture, compensation

Cons

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2.0
May 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great teams made up of smart, motivated people. Databricks is an exciting place to work because it is part of the growing data and AI tools space. The benefits and income are also good overall.

Cons

Databricks no longer feels like a startup. There are now multiple layers of bureaucracy, and leadership can feel territorial rather than collaborative. Over time, it can seem like business growth and internal politics have become stronger drivers than innovation or employee experience. For long-tenured employees, it may become harder to stay excited or feel challenged. Other companies may offer a more energizing environment.

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