Software Engineer (New Grad) Interview Experience
October 1, 2021
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I received an online test invitation from HR after applying online. They use CodeSignal for the test.
You're supposed to finish it within two weeks. However, CodeSignal didn't send the test link, so I needed to ask for it from HR.
The test had four coding questions in 70 minutes, which means you've only got 17.5 minutes to complete each question.
My camera was on and my screen was shared.
The first two questions were easy. It's better to do them within 10 minutes so you have more time for the last two.
The question descriptions were verbose and confusing. Although they provided a video for example explanation, it was fast and there was no way to watch it step-by-step.
I spent a lot of time trying to understand what it wanted.
It was impossible to finish. This is the most terrible platform I've ever used.
Questions
Lots of strings in an array, string conversions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Databricks Software Engineer (New Grad) role in United States.
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Databricks's interview process for their Software Engineer (New Grad) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Databricks's Software Engineer (New Grad) interview process in United States.
Databricks Work Experiences
5.0
Incredible place for professional growth
Manager, Solution Architect • Current Employee
Sacramento, California, United States
July 29, 2024
Pros: - Work with extremely talented and driven individuals.
- Competitive compensation.
- Work at the forefront of the data and technology industry.
- Given the autonomy to improve yourself in your career.
- Opportunities for vertical and horizontal movement.
Cons: A fast pace can sometimes be a strain on work-life balance.
5.0
The best warehouse is a lakehouse!
Sr. Solutions Architect • Current Employee
February 10, 2023
Pros: Great leadership team.
Great technology.
Financially disciplined management team.
Open and honest corporate communications.
Technology and solutions that provide real, measurable value to customers.
Friendly, collaborative culture; everybody wants to help.
Cons: Not so much a con as a warning – this is hard work. There's more to learn than is reasonable, the pace of change is blinding, and the founders are clearly driving towards a goal with everything they've got. The culture reflects that: there's always more to learn or do, and lots of opportunity to help out other folks who are in the same position. Goals are aggressive – sales goals, engineering goals, everything – and we all believe that we can make it happen. But that means hard work and dedication. It's tough to get hired here, and when you do, they expect a lot. If you're not ready for that, if you're not at a place in your life where you can put in the extra effort, it might not be the place for you.
5.0
Great and dynamic culture
Resident Solutions Architect • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
February 10, 2023
Pros: Teamwork makes the dream work is very apt for Databricks. Each of the founders has their own strengths, and all these strengths together make a dream work. The CEO, Ali, is good at channeling and maximizing their strengths. They ensure that each of the future teams they build has the same strengths, values, and principles. CEO Ali's direction is precise and concise. The Databricks platform is great, and the company's Lakehouse vision is making many organizations data-driven companies.
Cons: The only con I can think of is that there is no company contribution to a 401K.
- 5.0Incredible place for professional growthManager, Solution Architect • Current EmployeeSacramento, California, United StatesJuly 29, 2024Pros: - Work with extremely talented and driven individuals. - Competitive compensation. - Work at the forefront of the data and technology industry. - Given the autonomy to improve yourself in your career. - Opportunities for vertical and horizontal movement.Cons: A fast pace can sometimes be a strain on work-life balance.
- 5.0The best warehouse is a lakehouse!Sr. Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeFebruary 10, 2023Pros: Great leadership team. Great technology. Financially disciplined management team. Open and honest corporate communications. Technology and solutions that provide real, measurable value to customers. Friendly, collaborative culture; everybody wants to help.Cons: Not so much a con as a warning – this is hard work. There's more to learn than is reasonable, the pace of change is blinding, and the founders are clearly driving towards a goal with everything they've got. The culture reflects that: there's always more to learn or do, and lots of opportunity to help out other folks who are in the same position. Goals are aggressive – sales goals, engineering goals, everything – and we all believe that we can make it happen. But that means hard work and dedication. It's tough to get hired here, and when you do, they expect a lot. If you're not ready for that, if you're not at a place in your life where you can put in the extra effort, it might not be the place for you.
- 5.0Great and dynamic cultureResident Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesFebruary 10, 2023Pros: Teamwork makes the dream work is very apt for Databricks. Each of the founders has their own strengths, and all these strengths together make a dream work. The CEO, Ali, is good at channeling and maximizing their strengths. They ensure that each of the future teams they build has the same strengths, values, and principles. CEO Ali's direction is precise and concise. The Databricks platform is great, and the company's Lakehouse vision is making many organizations data-driven companies.Cons: The only con I can think of is that there is no company contribution to a 401K.
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