Process
The first round is an HR call with behavioral questions and a description of the different orgs.
This is followed by a phone coding round.
At last, there is a virtual onsite (VO) with four rounds: two coding, one behavioral, and one system design.
Questions
Medium - Hard algorithmic coding questions. Low-level systems related knowledge and coding.
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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
Interesting Challenges, High Expectations
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 21, 2025
Pros: Databricks has interesting technical challenges.
Cons: The rapid growth brings exciting challenges but also high expectations, creating an environment where delivery speed and adaptability are key.
4.0
Great career starter
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
September 2, 2022
Pros: An extremely talented team offers great learning & networking opportunities. It is also a very friendly environment.
Leadership transparency.
Living by the company values.
Fast-paced.
Using the latest tech.
Easy to have an impact.
Ownership.
Good total compensation & benefits.
Cons: - very hard to promote
- poor work-life balance
5.0
Great company, good pace, and learning
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
January 9, 2024
Pros: Good amount of learning, talented peers.
Cons: None that I can think of.
- 4.0Interesting Challenges, High ExpectationsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 21, 2025Pros: Databricks has interesting technical challenges.Cons: The rapid growth brings exciting challenges but also high expectations, creating an environment where delivery speed and adaptability are key.
- 4.0Great career starterSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsSeptember 2, 2022Pros: An extremely talented team offers great learning & networking opportunities. It is also a very friendly environment. Leadership transparency. Living by the company values. Fast-paced. Using the latest tech. Easy to have an impact. Ownership. Good total compensation & benefits.Cons: - very hard to promote - poor work-life balance
- 5.0Great company, good pace, and learningSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJanuary 9, 2024Pros: Good amount of learning, talented peers.Cons: None that I can think of.
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