Process
A recruiter contacted me about a week after submitting the application.
They asked me to pick multiple 1-hour slots for scheduling a technical algorithms-based round. I received the invite in a few days.
Questions
Related to finding an efficient path from source to destination, with different constraints like mode of transport, cost, and time.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 101 interview experiences for the Databricks Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Databricks's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive36%
Neutral28%
Negative37%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Databricks's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Databricks Work Experiences
4.0
Databricks Compensation for L3 in India
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru
March 1, 2026
Pros: - Very good pay
- Good benefits
Cons: Average work life balance;
very few people with more than 4 years experience within the company.
5.0
Great and interesting work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 11, 2023
Pros: - Interesting work
- Good benefits (meals)
Cons: Can be overworked during crunch times.
4.0
Smart Team, Growing Bureaucracy
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 17, 2024
Pros: High growth, but also very nerdy (depends on the team as well).
Very smart people to work with.
Cons: Scaling rapidly and getting more bureaucratic
- 4.0Databricks Compensation for L3 in IndiaSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluruMarch 1, 2026Pros: - Very good pay - Good benefitsCons: Average work life balance; very few people with more than 4 years experience within the company.
- 5.0Great and interesting workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 11, 2023Pros: - Interesting work - Good benefits (meals)Cons: Can be overworked during crunch times.
- 4.0Smart Team, Growing BureaucracySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 17, 2024Pros: High growth, but also very nerdy (depends on the team as well). Very smart people to work with.Cons: Scaling rapidly and getting more bureaucratic
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