Too many steps: three separate technical interviews, each requiring LeetCode-style problem-solving and a full system design discussion. The process feels overly complex and repetitive.
On top of that, it’s not even clear which specific position I’m actually being interviewed for, which makes it difficult to prepare effectively or understand what the expectations are. The lack of transparency and the heavy interview load make the entire experience unnecessarily exhausting.
Just solving a LeetCode question.
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Datadog Data Engineer role in Sweden.
Datadog's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in Sweden is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Datadog's Data Engineer interview process in Sweden.