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Databricks

Databricks

Data PlatformSpain HQ: MadridGlobal HQ: San Francisco, USA6000 employeesFounded 2013www.databricks.comMadridBarcelona

Databricks is a leading data and AI company founded in 2013 by the original creators of Apache Spark. It provides a unified, cloud-based platform for data engineering, machine learning, and analytics, enabling organizations to manage and deploy large-scale data solutions. With the acquisition of MosaicML in 2023 and the launch of its open-source large language model DBRX, Databricks is a key player in the AI infrastructure space, serving thousands of global customers.

In Spain, Databricks has expanded its presence with a growing team in Madrid and Barcelona, focusing on technical roles like solutions architecture and security engineering. The company's work culture is heavily engineering-driven, emphasizing innovation and collaboration on high-impact projects. For international professionals, Databricks offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge data and AI technologies, and the Spanish offices are integrated with its global operations.

Company History

Databricks was founded in 2013 by Ali Ghodsi, Ion Stoica, and other creators of the open-source Apache Spark project, originally to commercialize Spark as a managed cloud service. Since then, it has expanded into the lakehouse concept, unifying data engineering, analytics, and AI, with funding from major investors and rapid global growth, including strategic acquisitions and product innovations like MosaicML and LakehouseIQ.

For International Professionals

  • Databricks offers relocation support and Visa sponsorship for international candidates, though specifics depend on role and location.
  • The Spanish team is largely focused on technical customer-facing roles like Solutions Architecture, which are highly valued and well-compensated.
  • The Madrid and Barcelona offices are part of a global organization, providing opportunities to work with colleagues across the US, UK, and other EMEA regions.
  • The company is known for a strong engineering-focused culture, with a 'Customer Zero' principle that encourages employees to use their own products.
  • Databricks is a private company with high growth valuation (over $40 billion as of 2024), suggesting stability and long-term career prospects in the data/AI sector.

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