Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
May 24, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Phone screen of standard algorithms + data structures.
Onsite interview included:
- 2 algorithm/data structure questions (LC)
- 1 system design question
- 1 behavioral question with a director/manager
Smooth and straightforward interview process. The recruiter can be a bit untimely with communication, though.
Questions
Standard tech interview process, a bit more difficult than others though.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 24 interview experiences for the Databricks Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Databricks's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral21%
Negative46%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Databricks's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Databricks Work Experiences
5.0
Treated me good
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
April 2, 2024
Pros: Good hybrid, only on site one day a week. And good benefits.
Cons: They change which site you work at often. You could be driving either 30 minutes or 2 hours.
5.0
Awesome company to work for!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 1, 2021
Pros: - Transparent upper-level management.
- Great company culture.
- Extremely smart people (hiring bar is high).
Cons: Employees enjoy their work and tend to work long hours.
5.0
Hard Work, Great Place
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 23, 2025
Pros: Good place. Hard work culture.
Cons: No cons that I can mention. They give you what you sign up for.
- 5.0Treated me goodSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 2, 2024Pros: Good hybrid, only on site one day a week. And good benefits.Cons: They change which site you work at often. You could be driving either 30 minutes or 2 hours.
- 5.0Awesome company to work for!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 1, 2021Pros: - Transparent upper-level management. - Great company culture. - Extremely smart people (hiring bar is high).Cons: Employees enjoy their work and tend to work long hours.
- 5.0Hard Work, Great PlaceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 23, 2025Pros: Good place. Hard work culture.Cons: No cons that I can mention. They give you what you sign up for.
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