Top tier company - Staff Engineer Databricks Employee Review

5.0
Feb 9, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Smartest people I've ever worked with. Absurdly open, the CEO is more transparent than anyone I've seen at any company of any size, and has a huge amount of trust in the team. Healthy debate on all points is welcome and expected. Collaboration across teams and departments is awesome.

Cons

Little internal documentation. Aggressive deadlines sometimes mean that work life balance can be challenging, though this varies from team to team. Some processes are messy, or there is no process yet. Legacy software can be a bit challenging sometimes. Mostly growing pains, and will be addressed in time.

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May 30, 2026
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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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