I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Databricks (Chennai) in Sept 2021
Interview
1. Initial stages
Resume & application screening
After you apply, the talent-acquisition/recruiter team reviews your resume for match to the role (skills, background, big data/analytics/whatever fits the team).
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If it matches, you’ll get contacted for a recruiter screening call.
Recruiter call (~30 minutes)
The recruiter will ask about: your background (projects, experience), motivation for joining Databricks, role preference, location, etc.
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They’ll also outline the interview process and sometimes ask salary/other offers (note: candidates often advised to be careful about disclosing too early)
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The recruiter screen is about fit and logistics — does your profile align, and can you move forward.
Other Data Engineer interview reviews for Databricks
The interview started with questions based on my resume, followed by detailed discussion on my projects, technical concepts, challenges I faced during development, some theoretical questions, and a few basic aptitude and problem-solving questions
Initial Screening: A preliminary call with the recruiter to discuss my background and interest in the role.
Technical Discussion: A second-stage interview with a Senior Data Engineer to assess technical knowledge and experience.
Competency Assessment: Completion of a structured SQL test to evaluate problem-solving and technical proficiency.
Final Panel Interview: A comprehensive panel interview focusing on both technical and competency-based questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to complete a SQL test, which was quite challenging as it required the use of multiple joins, window functions, and advanced querying techniques.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Databricks (London, England) in Oct 2024
Interview
Overadvertised and under-responsive.
Quite disappointing not to be treated properly even after a multitude of LinkedIn posts mentioning that they are allegedly hiring.
A long way to treat candidates properly even during the offer period.
