Jan 30, 2025
Databricks reviews
4.0
76% would recommend to a friend
Ali Ghodsi
91% approve of CEO
85% positive business outlook
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4.0
Jan 30, 2025
Every day is intense but you "feel like a king"
Current employee, more than 3 years
London, England
Recommend
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Pros
1. Lovely, smart and open people. 2. Big investment in facilities and events in the office. 3. People do take time off. 4. Feel like you part of a big tech mission and time spent here is something that we will all be thinking about when old. 5. Multicultural.
Cons
1. No investment in supporting functions like HR, Partner, Sales Strategy, Sales Operations etc etc. These teams are completely overstretched and not able to provide exceptional customer service. 2. No desire to actively develop people to move in the organisation. 3. TOP down decision making approach is very strong, getting stronger everyday. Huge levels of standardisation. Voice of employees is not listened to. 4. Out of promotion pay rises are minimal. 5. Heavy meeting culture, no time to do actual work. 6. Working long hours and back to back is normality. 7. Because people are overworked it leads to them somehow only prioritise immediate tasks vs long term or relationship building activities. 8. Intense. Back to back. Forces only a specific type of personality to thrive. 9. Diversity from a company background - lots of people are hired from the same companies again and again especially within specific roles. This has the risk of inheriting other people's bias.
5.0
Jan 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
* Culture and Collaboration: The culture at Databricks is phenomenal. Everyone here is incredibly smart, kind, and always willing to help each other. The sense of teamwork and collaboration is palpable, and it feels like we are all working towards a common goal. The company places a high value on transparency and open communication, which fosters a very inclusive and supportive work environment. * Leadership: The leadership at Databricks is top-notch. Our CEO, Ali Ghodsi, and the executive team are not only visionary but also very approachable and transparent. They regularly communicate the company's vision and priorities, making sure everyone feels connected to the larger corporate goals. This level of transparency and accessibility is rare and highly appreciated. * Career Growth and Learning: Databricks is a place where you can do the best work of your career. The company offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. There are plenty of resources available, including courses, readings, and support from teammates, to help you advance your career. The high-performance environment is both challenging and fulfilling, pushing you to constantly improve and innovate. * Compensation and Benefits: The compensation and benefits at Databricks are excellent. The company offers competitive salaries, and great benefits. The leadership team is committed to ensuring that employees are well-compensated and have the resources they need to succeed. * Innovation and Impact: Working at Databricks means being at the forefront of data and AI innovation. The company's products are cutting-edge, and it's exciting to be part of a team that is solving some of the world's toughest problems. Knowing that our work has a significant impact on over 10,000 organizations, including 60% of the Fortune 500, is incredibly rewarding.
Cons
As with any rapidly growing company, there can be occasional growing pains such as evolving processes and systems in a very fast-paced environment.
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