Once in a lifetime growth opportunity - Anonymous employee Databricks Employee Review

5.0
Feb 10, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Huge TAM, state of the art product. The company's growth will continue in the long run. This makes the stock comp very attractive - Company is well run with outstanding leadership. The fact that we raised capital right before the tech winter in 2022 allowed us to continue invest aggressively (one of the few tech companies rn without layoff risks!!) - Fast-paced environment, lots of work and scaling taking place ahead of looming IPO - Pay raise happens often if you do a good job. It is decoupled from title promotion, which is great (too often title promotions create top-heavy company hierarchies, which is not the case at DB)

Cons

- Company internal systems need improvement to handle the continuously ramping volume and shortened time to close books ahead of the IPO

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5.0
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Pros

Fastest growing company Good Product

Cons

Work Life Balance can be improved for employees

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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