Building and Iconic company with an amazing culture
Pros
They hire extremely well, you are surrounded by extremely smart, driven and decent people who are all in the same boat. The product is incredible and when you get your head around the TAM and Databricks position in the market. You will release how big and fast thing company will grow. Leadership is transparent and genuinely care. They are looking to build an Iconic company. Not a one trick pony. It’s been an incredible experience so far and would recommend it to anyone. Their is a reason staff attrition is so low. Incredible company.
Cons
This is a complicated software sale and alot of products to learn. The ramp period takes time and is nerve racking. There is a lot of support and you are not alone during this period but it’s worth understanding. It’s unlikely you will experience growth like this again in your career. With growth comes change and a lot of it. This is unnatural for most people and takes time to adapt too. You will be 6 months in and classed as experienced. (I still struggle with this) We are moving extremely quickly, the intensity is crazy. Fora lot of people it is too much. The leadership are very good at finding the right people so trust that if you get through the process you will be successful if you work hard and are really brought into the mission but the intensity of the company is crazy. I personally don’t think these are cons as it’s part of the excitement of the company and the journey but you really need to buy into the vision and the potential of this company as it’s current trajectory is phenomenal which leads to the problems above. It’s not an easy ride and you need a lot of Grit, Empathy and desire. It’s not an easy way to make money or a quick win. Its for people who are. Determined, want to build and want to walk away being apart of something bigger than themselves. Not for hero’s or looking for an easy ride.