Databricks·Software Engineer

Databricks Software Engineer interview experience

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United StatesPosted Dec 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I started with an initial phone screen, and then the process moved quickly into back-to-back technical interviews.

Those sessions were centered on problem-solving and core concepts, and the overall tone felt pretty standard for a software engineering loop. After the technical rounds, I had a conversation with the hiring manager where we talked through my experience, whether I seemed like a fit for the team, and what the role would realistically expect from me.

What stood out was how linear everything felt—recruiter first, then the technical stretch, then manager fit. Even when things got technical, the flow stayed consistent, and I never felt like I was guessing what format I was walking into. By the

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