Severe politics and incompetent front line managers - Data Scientist Databricks Employee Review

1.0
Jun 25, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Company is still growing fast.

Cons

Data science team is screwed by cocky and incompetent front line managers. Promo is slow and heavy politics.

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5.0
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Pros

Great culture, great people, long term growth

Cons

Salary compared to other ai roles

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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