Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Canada
July 6, 2023
Negative ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I was contacted out of the blue by a recruiter about a possible role.
Unprofessional interviewer, wasted my time.
Self-important attitude; asked why I wanted to work at Databricks in the first 5 seconds, not even an introduction. I was stunned and hung up.
Questions
Q. Why do you want to work at Databricks?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Databricks Senior Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Databricks's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Databricks's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Databricks Work Experiences
5.0
Great Impact, Long Hours
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 15, 2024
Pros: Great transparent leadership and strong business impact.
Cons: Long working hours and little work-life balance.
5.0
Masters of Science in Computer Technology
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 22, 2022
Pros: Great advancement opportunity and community input
Cons: Not very descriptive detail as to financial gain.
4.0
Great colleagues but a fluid and bureaucratic culture
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England
August 4, 2026
Pros: Great colleagues, nice challenges, and decent scale.
Cons: Culture is very fluid and undefined. There is a lot of bureaucracy and focus on filing and closing tickets rather than on what actually matters.
- 5.0Great Impact, Long HoursSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 15, 2024Pros: Great transparent leadership and strong business impact.Cons: Long working hours and little work-life balance.
- 5.0Masters of Science in Computer TechnologySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 22, 2022Pros: Great advancement opportunity and community inputCons: Not very descriptive detail as to financial gain.
- 4.0Great colleagues but a fluid and bureaucratic cultureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandAugust 4, 2026Pros: Great colleagues, nice challenges, and decent scale.Cons: Culture is very fluid and undefined. There is a lot of bureaucracy and focus on filing and closing tickets rather than on what actually matters.
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