If you joined in the last 2 years, you will not make money here - Account EXE Databricks Employee Review

1.0
4 Dec 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Great tech that solves real world problems with data, ML, and AI. - Hard working C-level and founders - Leader in ML and AI toolbox

Cons

1. Terrible and outdated sales culture led by former Cloudera/Hortonworks sales folks. Favorites get the best accounts and territory. For a data company, sales org lacks data driven approach to setting quotas and matching the reps with the most ideal backgrounds to accounts and territories. Needs a refresh at the VP level and up to move away from startup mentality and get to the next phase of growth. 2. The best solution engineers and architects get promoted quickly to work on top paying accounts, leaving new hunters to be paired up with new engineers that are not equipped to manage complex sales cycles. 3. Fast growth startup culture that rewards "the grind" and burnout instead of sustainable steady growth. Just asked how many team building or family inclusive events has Databricks done in the last 12 months.

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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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