Its a company with values and an ambition to be great - Senior Manager Databricks Employee Review

5.0
16 Apr 2020
Recommend
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Pros

There's a real opportunity in almost every role to make an impact on customers, on your colleagues and on your own career. You're given the autonomy to shape and drive your own success and the support to make some mistakes along the way. Most people will learn a lot in a short space of time and it can really springboard your career forward. The company and the leadership teams are conscious that a positive culture is really important to productivity and everyone's enjoyment of their time here but as a company grows it inevitably does start to change and I think we're at a transition point right now from fun startup to more serious player.

Cons

There's a lot of pressure on a fairly regular basis so if you're looking for somewhere to coast this isn't the spot for you. You'll be expected to give everything you have and a little extra as the business really wants to establish itself as the key player in the space. This means you'll be held accountable for owning your part of that success, that visibility isn't for everyone. With more layers of management, there does come a little reduction in the level of transparency of vision that the lower layers see but no different from any company at this size. In short, if you can deal with the pressure and you want a high pace, rapid growth and very technical environment this is probably for you.

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5.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

* high growth * faced paced * brilliant co-workers

Cons

* long hours, but you learn a lot

2.0
30 May 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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