Databricks reviews

4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,630 total reviews)
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Ali Ghodsi

91% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

Databricks has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,630 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Databricks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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4.0
Feb 12, 2024

Work Expereince

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Pros

- One of the best new age companies to work for. - Great leadership, allowing to work with freedom - world of opportunity to improve and progress once career - Best site leaders to work with

Cons

- Pay scale should be much better, specially for support functions. - More decentralisation of powers to make things move faster - still lot of scope for the company to build better processes - Better and effective cross functional collaborations.

4.0
Feb 9, 2024

Journey at Databricks

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Pros

Cutting-edge Technology: Databricks is at the forefront of data and AI innovation. Working here provides exposure to the latest technologies and tools in the industry. Collaborative Culture: The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture. Teams are encouraged to work together, and there are ample opportunities for knowledge-sharing and cross-functional collaboration. Professional Growth: Databricks invests in employee development, offering various training programs and opportunities for skill enhancement. There's room for career growth, and the company values promoting from within.

Cons

Work-Life Balance: Depending on the team and role, achieving a healthy work-life balance can be challenging. Some projects may require longer hours, and it's important to set clear boundaries. Communication Challenges: The rapid growth of the company has led to occasional communication gaps between different teams and departments. This can sometimes hinder the smooth flow of projects.

5.0
Jan 25, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Great Leadership who really do provide a lot of clarity into how the business is run and are always happy to lean in with customers. - Great product (It actually works, and is constantly being innovated on). - Good pay. - Great benefits.

Cons

- Too many managers and a lot of hygiene in forecasting usage. - A program for people who have been there for a while to take a break (Sabbatical) would be great.

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