Phenomenal growth, full of energy - Anonymous employee Databricks Employee Review

5.0
Sep 20, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

A product that makes the world a better place, by empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions, in BI, in drug discovery, in scientific research, etc. Rapid growth company, probably the fastest for this stage of enterprise software company in Silicon Valley (and the world). A star, experienced executive team that has taken companies from zero to IPO before. All founders actively involved, maintaining the culture of the company.

Cons

Scaling challenges common to this stage of the growth Work can get hectic compared with more mature companies

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5.0
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Pros

Flexibility, team, company culture, compensation

Cons

Fast pace, high pressure, high stress

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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