Databricks, a leading data analytics and AI company based in San Francisco, announced that it will invest over $250 million in India as part of a major expansion focused on artificial intelligence talent and research and development.
The company revealed plans to grow its Indian workforce by more than 50 percent, bringing the total number of employees in the country to over 750 by the end of its current fiscal year.
A significant portion of this investment will go towards strengthening Databricks’ research and development operations. The company recently inaugurated a new 105,000-square-foot R&D office at Bagmane Capital Park in Bengaluru. This facility is part of Databricks’ global R&D network, which includes centers in Amsterdam, Belgrade, Berlin, San Francisco, Mountain View, and Seattle. Within two years, the Bengaluru R&D center has grown to over 100 engineers, with plans to hire an additional 100 or more in the coming months.
As part of its long-term strategy, Databricks has also launched the India Data + AI Academy, aiming to train 500,000 partners and customers in advanced data and AI skills over the next three years. The academy offers self-paced learning paths powered by AI-driven tutors and hands-on labs. Participants will gain valuable certifications and accreditations from Databricks, equipping them to maximize the potential of data and AI technologies in their organizations.
Vinod Marur, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Databricks, said that the company’s investment in Bengaluru reflects its strong belief in the exceptional technical talent available in India.
Rochana Golani, Vice President of Learning & Enablement, added that the India Data + AI Academy is a key step in preparing the Indian workforce for the evolving demands of the AI-driven economy.
Databricks is also working with strategic partners like Accenture, which features Databricks in its Bangalore Connected Innovation Center to support client innovation and digital transformation.
Ed Lenta, Senior Vice President and GM for Asia Pacific & Japan at Databricks, highlighted India as one of the company’s key growth markets. He noted that many prominent Indian organizations, including CommerceIQ, Freshworks, HDFC Bank, Swiggy, TVS Motors, and Zepto, are leveraging the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to transform their businesses through data and AI.
Founded in 2013 by the original creators of Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and MLflow, Databricks serves over 10,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 60 percent of the Fortune 500. The company continues to build its global presence while cementing its commitment to driving innovation through data and artificial intelligence.
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