Databricks Software Engineer Interview Experiences & Questions
3 candidates share their Databricks Software Engineer interviews: each round, the questions asked and the outcome. Latest: Jun 2026.
What to expect · Databricks Software Engineer
Based on 3 real interviews
The Databricks Software Engineer interview process
Most common round types: Coding (2), Behavioral (1), Technical (1).
Real Databricks Software Engineer interview questions
- Tell me about your current role.
- DSA-style question, approx. Leetcode medium
- Tell me about an interesting technical problem from your past internship.
- Why Databricks?
- 2 DSA-style questions (live coding and explanation)
- Why are you leaving?
- Implement a way to track customer revenue and query data points above a threshold.
- Optimal Commute Path
- Tell me about yourself.
All 3 Databricks Software Engineer interview experiences
“Overall process is good, recruiter moves fast, interviewer is collaborative. The expectation for coding round is high - aim for optimal and bug-free solution.”
“The process was pretty straightforward, basically just Leetcode-style technical questions. The final behavioral round was with an engineering manager and he was very interested in my past internship…”
“Fairly standard recruiter screen -> initial 1hr coding interview (for new grad position). The interviewer hinted that there would be a follow up part of the question, but I didn't have time to get…”
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Frequently asked questions
How many rounds are in the Databricks Software Engineer interview?
Candidates report a typical 2 rounds, usually including a recruiter screen, online assessment, phone screen, technical round.
How hard is the Databricks Software Engineer interview?
Candidates rate it 3.3/5 on average (medium), across 3 interviews.
How long does the Databricks Software Engineer hiring process take?
About 3 weeks from first contact to decision, based on reported timelines.
What percentage of Databricks Software Engineer candidates get an offer?
33% of candidates with a final result got an offer (1 of 3).
What does the Databricks Software Engineer interview focus on?
The most common round types are Coding, Behavioral, Technical.