Internal L6 employee getting paid 30% less than new hires (L5), that means to me Internal L6 == new hire L4 - Senior Resident Solution Architect Databricks Employee Review

3.0
24 Aug 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good company and culture Insurance benefits are very good

Cons

if you join at lower level and want to grow in career, only career growth possible not your wages Typical salary increase 3% annually (everyone gets it) if you promoted 5% (very bad idea if you join lower level and being top perform --> promotion, still feels like just designation change)

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5.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

* high growth * faced paced * brilliant co-workers

Cons

* long hours, but you learn a lot

2.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great teams made up of smart, motivated people. Databricks is an exciting place to work because it is part of the growing data and AI tools space. The benefits and income are also good overall.

Cons

Databricks no longer feels like a startup. There are now multiple layers of bureaucracy, and leadership can feel territorial rather than collaborative. Over time, it can seem like business growth and internal politics have become stronger drivers than innovation or employee experience. For long-tenured employees, it may become harder to stay excited or feel challenged. Other companies may offer a more energizing environment.

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