Toxic work culture - Technical Solutions Engineer Databricks Employee Review

1.0
10 Sept 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

(1) Base pay is moderate but great paper money through stocks (2)Great amenities like free food , snacks , office space, cab, gym allowance (but you'll have no time and peace of mind to enjoy it )

Cons

1) no onboarding - namesake enablement and mentorship .You are on your own from day1 2)Lot of metrics and day to day target - forcing only on quantity and not on quality - only super human can achieve this 3)Many rounds of interview which spans across months to get hired ( includes reference check - might call your existing company colleagues through backdoor without your approvals- offer letter gets released after the reference check- so beware , you might end up losing your existing job as well 😜) (4) Average 15-17 hours of work everyday - and they expect individuals to support on weekends as well (5)Hire and fire policy -favouritism and managers can shout at you anytime if you don't meet their expectations (6) Though they provide enough leaves - you can't avail them (7) It's a pure individual contributor role - no team work, you won't get help from teammates as everyone will be busy with unachievable targets (8) Very toxic and stressful work culture - be prepared to join only if you can forget life and family (9) Please join here only if you just need money and are ok to sacrifice your life and health

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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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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