Databricks Software Engineer interview experience

It felt thoughtfully built out beyond just interview rounds, and I could feel that once I was in motion, they were really invested in validating my fit. I had to stay on top of the recruiters and the hiring manager to keep things moving, but communication overall wasn’t chaotic.

As the rounds progressed, I ran into a mix of engineering expectations and a process that didn’t end at the interviews themselves. A detailed reference check was part of the journey, and I remember it being unusually elaborate compared to the typical flow I’d seen elsewhere. The later stage discussions also included