Databricks reviews

4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(1,640 total reviews)
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Ali Ghodsi

91% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

Databricks has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,640 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Databricks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0
Feb 11, 2023
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Pros

It's simply an awesome company! To elaborate a bit more: Cutting-edge technology: Databricks is a leading company in the field of cloud-based data analytics. Employees can work with some of the most innovative and advanced technologies in the industry. Collaborative work environment: Databricks values collaboration and teamwork, and employees can work with talented and driven individuals from various backgrounds and disciplines. Growth opportunities: Databricks is a rapidly growing company, and employees can take on new challenges and responsibilities as the company expands. Focus on innovation: Databricks encourages employees to think creatively and develop new ideas and solutions. The company invests heavily in research and development to stay at the forefront of the industry. Emphasis on work-life balance: Databricks recognises the importance of a healthy work-life balance and provides flexible work arrangements to help employees achieve this. Strong culture: Databricks has a strong culture that values diversity, inclusion, and respect, and the company is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive work environment for all employees. Mission-driven: Databricks is dedicated to making data-driven decision-making accessible to everyone, and employees can work on projects that positively impact the world. Diversity. I barely have seen a company which is as diverse as Databricks.

Cons

As with any company, there can be downsides to working at Databricks. Some potential drawbacks include the following: Fast-paced environment: Databricks is a rapidly growing company, and the work environment can be fast-paced and demanding, which may only be suitable for some. Remote work: While remote work can benefit some employees, it can also present challenges, such as a lack of in-person interaction with colleagues and difficulty maintaining a work-life balance. High expectations: Databricks has high expectations for its employees, and the company can be demanding in terms of workload and performance. Changing priorities: With a fast-paced environment and rapid growth, the company's priorities and focus can change quickly, which can be challenging for employees. It's essential to remember that every company has unique challenges and benefits, and the downsides listed above may not apply to every individual or department at Databricks.

5.0
Feb 11, 2023
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Pros

* A company full of wicked smart yet humble folks, great collaborative spirit, lots of contagious enthusiasm * Extremely transparent, truth seeking, bias for action culture - so many ways and opportunities to make your mark * So many interesting and unique technical, business, and customer challenges that come with working on a large-scale data platform - you will never be bored, and if you are, there's always something else to work on

Cons

* The product itself is moving fast, changes can be overwhelming, knowledge management is a neverending game of whack-a-mole * A ton of organizational growing pains as we've gone from 500 to 5,000 employees, sometimes overly vague reorgs, shifting career ladders, false starts at some programmatic rigor, I expect this to continue as we grow

5.0
Feb 11, 2023
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Pros

Through my 15 years career, Databricks is one of best places I worked for. Massive growth opportunities, very decent pay, smartest people I have ever met.

Cons

Product complexity keeps increasing and thats difficult to explain sometimes.

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