Great product does not equal great career move - Sales Development Representative Databricks Employee Review

1.0
28 Nov 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Solid name recognition, cool CEO.

Cons

Depending on whether you are a "hunter" or "farmer", and depending on the specific sub industry (hospitals versus pharma/biotech) - your job can be smooth sailing or an uphill battle of epic proportions. If you are in this camp, political 'goodwill' is critical to keep your job (also manager dependent), and even more critical to get the ever elusive growth AE promotion. Promotions are extremely limited,

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5.0
26 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great culture, great people, long term growth

Cons

Salary compared to other ai roles

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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