Great product, questionable people - Solutions Architect Databricks Employee Review

2.0
26 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Exciting high growth industry. Product is amazing. Exposure to modern data stack and tools.

Cons

Team culture is inconsistent and heavily dependent on who you work with. Presence of toxic and backstabbing behaviour that undermines trust and collaboration. Recent hires are not as impressive.

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5.0
4 Jun 2026
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Pros

Flexibility, team, company culture, compensation

Cons

Fast pace, high pressure, high stress

2.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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