Great growth opportunity with sustainable delivery - Engineering Manager Databricks Employee Review

5.0
19 Apr 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great growth for mid-career, Databricks is growing fast so you'll have the chance to make a huge impact at mid-level Great comp package, total comp is competitive with FAANG with more upside Good work-life balance-- strong focus on delivery but leadership has high trust in the team when there are hiccups/challenges. Engineering-driven organization, so engineers drive roadmaps and determine timelines Deep technical challenges-- you're not just building another CRUD app with the same scaling strategies Investment in engineers' careers-- lots of engineers here have 4+ years at Databricks and staying beyond initial vesting

Cons

Decision-making and ownership could be clearer. With some cross-team projects, it's unclear who is accountable for driving the project and who has the final say D&I numbers are not great. While there is nothing negative if you are an underrepresented individual, there doesn't seem to be org-wide level efforts to drive representation or clear accountability tied to leadership to improve D&I.

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5.0
4 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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