Incredible ride so far - Anonymous employee Databricks Employee Review

5.0
Oct 9, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Solving really tough problems for some of the worlds largest companies Some of the brightest people I’ve ever worked with Incredible culture built on significant transparency and accountability Absolute rocket ship Truly data-driven Opportunities for significant career growth across the globe Phenomenal perks (benefits, lunches, gym subsidies)

Cons

Historical underinvestment in back office functions (especially People org), but making massive progress with recent hires Massive growth means constant change, but that’s the nature of growth of this scale Office space needs some love

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Pros

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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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