Come for the innovation, stay for the impact - Field Engineering Manager Databricks Employee Review

5.0
Feb 11, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Databricks is on its way to becoming one of the iconic software companies which mark this century. Our enterprise grade Unified Data Analytics Platform is a market leader for next generation distributed computing, big data, and AI. We deliver a friction free devops environment, purpose built to break down silos between data engineers, data scientists, and business analysts, with a security first approach to all features including access to compute and data. We have shaped the open source ecosystem through Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow, and Koalas. And we are just getting started!

Cons

Databricks is not for everyone. Whoever joins must have a "we over me" mentality; otherwise, that individual will be misfit with the wider cultural norms. This is only a negative for those who are looking for something else.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

Flexibility, team, company culture, compensation

Cons

Fast pace, high pressure, high stress

2.0
May 30, 2026
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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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