Process
The interview process consisted of four interviews conducted over two days, including system design, algorithms, coding, and a cross-functional round.
The overall process was challenging, with difficult technical questions that required strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and deep understanding of concepts.
Questions
The algorithm interview included a LeetCode Hard–level problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 151 interview experiences for the Databricks Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Databricks's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive42%
Neutral27%
Negative31%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Databricks's Software Engineer interview process.
Databricks Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
October 3, 2024
Pros: Good learning.
Smart coworkers.
Great pay.
Cons: We don't know when we'll go IPO.
3.0
High expectations but good pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 1, 2025
Pros: Good pay (mostly from stocks).
Good experience and opportunities to learn.
Solid benefits and flexible RTO.
Cons: Becoming more toxic and political.
High expectations and usually unreasonable deadlines.
Bad tech debt.
4.0
Good people, nice culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
May 28, 2025
Pros: Generally helpful teammates and manager, and okay pay.
Cons: Long hours and work-life balance can be bad depending on the team.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesOctober 3, 2024Pros: Good learning. Smart coworkers. Great pay.Cons: We don't know when we'll go IPO.
- 3.0High expectations but good paySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 1, 2025Pros: Good pay (mostly from stocks). Good experience and opportunities to learn. Solid benefits and flexible RTO.Cons: Becoming more toxic and political. High expectations and usually unreasonable deadlines. Bad tech debt.
- 4.0Good people, nice cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesMay 28, 2025Pros: Generally helpful teammates and manager, and okay pay.Cons: Long hours and work-life balance can be bad depending on the team.
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