Databricks reviews

4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,630 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 1,630 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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2K reviews
5.0
Jul 7, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Industry-leading data and AI platform that empowers customers to achieve their data, AI, and digital transformation goals. Exceptionally transparent and open leadership culture, with the CEO and executive team regularly sharing important updates with all employees on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Highly competitive compensation packages, including attractive pre-IPO stock options. Team of highly skilled employees who consistently outperform competitors.

Cons

The company’s rapid growth trajectory makes it challenging to preserve its unique culture, raising concerns about potentially shifting toward a less agile, more bureaucratic "day 2" organization. Aggressive sales targets and high-pressure culture can sometimes conflict with the core leadership principle of "customer obsession," creating tension between meeting quotas and prioritizing customer needs.

5.0
Jul 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Lots of learning - Smart People - Management listens - Good perks - Free food - The India Office is beautiful

Cons

Constant need to prove value daily, which can feel stressful and impact long-term focus or innovation. The product evolves rapidly, requiring ongoing learning; however, the pace of change sometimes outpaces the time available to learn, making it difficult to stay current or master new features effectively.

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