Databricks is hiring. 1,504 roles open right now.
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INTERVIEW PREP
38 interview questions for Databricks (13 from real candidates)
[01] HIRING NOW
Live from their career page.
Numbers refresh daily. Every role tracked here was pulled straight from Databricks's ATS, not an aggregator.
Open roles
1,504
Posted (30d)
173
-8.9% vs prior
Posted (7d)
49
Posted range
$181K – 248K
Base, from posted ranges
Most-hired roles · last 90 days
[02] HIRING PULSE
Databricks's hiring pulse.
We re-scan Databricks's career page every few minutes and keep the full posting history, so these counts come from the board itself, not an aggregator.
Posted (7d)
51
Posted (30d)
169
Posted (90d)
620
Scanned every few minutes · newest tracked posting May 22, 2026
[03] COMPENSATION
What Databricks pays.
AI talent commands a premium. Senior ML engineers and researchers can see $400K to $700K+ at top labs, sometimes more for exceptional candidates.
By level · reported by current and former Databricks employees on Levels.fyi
Data Scientist
Source: Levels.fyi| Level | Total | Base | Equity | Bonus | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L4 | $174K | $174K | $0K | $0K | 2 |
| L3 | $245K | $150K | $73K | $22K | 5 |
| L6 | $529K | $256K | $248K | $25K | 2 |
Product Manager
Source: Levels.fyi| Level | Total | Base | Equity | Bonus | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3 | $237K | $139K | $82K | $17K | 5 |
| L4 | $257K | $180K | $63K | $14K | 3 |
| L5 | $354K | $200K | $141K | $13K | 11 |
| L6 | $638K | $222K | $380K | $36K | 6 |
| L7 | $852K | $277K | $540K | $35K | 4 |
| L8 | $1376K | $340K | $946K | $90K | 3 |
Software Engineer
Source: Levels.fyi| Level | Total | Base | Equity | Bonus | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3 | $244K | $150K | $83K | $11K | 9 |
| L4 | $424K | $177K | $231K | $16K | 35 |
| L5 | $647K | $213K | $415K | $19K | 32 |
| L6 | $1030K | $245K | $747K | $38K | 14 |
| L7 | $1653K | $289K | $1324K | $39K | 6 |
Source: Levels.fyi · median across reported samples
Concrete perks mentioned in job postings
- 401k match
- equity
- remote/hybrid work
- unlimited PTO
- parental leave
- gym
[05] VISA SPONSORSHIP
Hiring international candidates.
Databricks has a documented USCIS H-1B petition history.
Sponsors H1B · USCIS-confirmed petitioner
Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Classifications: yes (5+ approvals), conditional (1-4), no (0).
[06] WHAT TO EXPECT
What happens after you apply.
Crowdsourced from 11 Scoutify users who applied to Databricks in the last 12 months. We see every application because we sent it, then we observe what comes back.
Median cycle length (apply to terminal outcome): 8 days.
Based on 18 applications from 11 Scoutify users · last 12 months
[07] WHERE THEY'RE HIRING
The cities Databricks is hiring in.
Every active role mapped to its posted city. Use this to gauge whether Databricksis actually hiring where you live, or skewed somewhere you'd need to relocate.
Top cities by open roles
Remote: 204 positions
+62 more locations
[08] OFFICES
Where Databricks works.
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
Headquartered at 160 Spear St Fl 13, San Francisco, CA 94105. We've mapped 2 Databricks offices across 2 cities, so you know where you'd report before you apply.
Also in: Bellevue
Office data © OpenStreetMap contributors
[10] KEY FACTS
Founded
2013
Employees
4K
2022
Data: Wikidata (CC0) · Q18350420
[11] IN THE NEWS
Databricks in the headlines.
Recent press coverage, pulled from Google News. Worth a scan before an interview or a cold email: funding rounds, launches, and leadership changes are the fastest way to sound current.
Source: Google News. Last 12 months.
[12] ABOUT
What Databricks does, and who fits.
Databricks is the data and AI company.
Databricks provides a Data Intelligence Platform that enables over 10,000 organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies, to leverage data and AI effectively. Our platform integrates various data technologies, allowing businesses to harness the power of machine learning and analytics for better decision-making and operational efficiency.
Founded
2013
HQ
San Francisco
Founders
Ali Ghodsi, Ion Stoica + 2 more
Employees
4K
2022
Source: Wikidata · QID Q18350420
[13] ENGINEERING
What Databricks is shipping.
Public GitHub presence, recent repos, and the languages the team uses daily.
[14] TECH STACK
What Databricks actually builds with.
Pulled from the technologies, languages, frameworks, and tools mentioned across Databricks's recent job descriptions. AI shows up most often. A reflection of the actual day-to-day stack, not just whatever's on GitHub.
Counts = distinct job postings mentioning each tech in a 20-job sample.
[15] RESEARCH OUTPUT
What Databricks publishes.
Peer-reviewed papers, preprints, and citations attributed to Databricks on OpenAlex, the open scholarly-graph index. The volume and citation count of recent work is a strong prestige signal for research-heavy roles.
Adaptive and Robust Query Execution for Lakehouses at Scale
Finding Multiple Optimal Solutions to an Integer Linear Program by Random Perturbations of Its Objective Function
Identifying Key Predictive Variables in Medical Records Using a Large Language Model (LLM)
[16] AT DATABRICKS
The honest take.
We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel.
[17] SECURITY PROGRAM
Databricks accepts vulnerability reports.
A public bug bounty signals that Databricks treats outside security researchers as collaborators, not threats. Coordinated disclosure happens through the channel below.
[18] CAREER GROWTH
Where Databricks takes you next.
If AI continues its trajectory, experience here will be incredibly valuable. You'll learn cutting-edge techniques and build expertise that's in massive demand.
[19] INTERVIEW PREP
Going through their loop?
We collect real questions reported by candidates plus likely questions inferred from Databricks's open roles. Skim the process, prep the questions, save the timing for actually applying.
[20] HOW TO APPLY
Your resume lands in Greenhouse.
Databricks uses Greenhouse as their applicant tracking system. When you apply, your resume drops directly into their Greenhouse pipeline where recruiters review candidates in arrival order.
Scoutify watches Databricks's career page continuously. New openings show up here within minutes of posting. Early applicants get more attention because most recruiters review applications in the order they arrive.
Because Databricks hires through Greenhouse, you can auto-apply to new Databricks jobs with Sniper, which submits the Greenhouse form for you minutes after a matching role posts. Sniper sends one application per posting, and the employer's confirmation email for most applications lands in Scoutify Mail.
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[23] FAQ
Questions people ask about Databricks.
Not covered here? Email support@scoutify.com.
Yes, Databricks does sponsor H1B visas for international candidates. This support is crucial for attracting top talent from around the globe, allowing you to join a diverse and innovative team. It's advisable to discuss visa sponsorship during the interview process to understand the specifics of your situation.
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