Lots of Innovation and Fast Pace - Anonymous employee Databricks Employee Review

4.0
Jun 12, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- lots of innovation - beginners mindset and flexible environment where you can try new things -equity grants are strong and comp is good too - very fast paced which can be great when you are building things and new processes

Cons

- the highest levels of leadership are still very involved in even the smallest of details often slowing things down unnecessarily - the pace of work is so fast it can be demanding and work life balance can be challenging - there is a culture of almost bragging about how hard the work is and demanding the schedule can be

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

* high growth * faced paced * brilliant co-workers

Cons

* long hours, but you learn a lot

2.0
May 30, 2026
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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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