Process
The process is quite long, with six steps including a preliminary call with the recruiter.
The evaluation is strict, focusing on broad knowledge and coding skills through a live coding interview. It does not consider different cybersecurity backgrounds.
There are differing expectations and evaluation criteria between what is asked during interviews and what the hiring manager shared in the preliminary call. After pointing this out to the recruiter, the explanation was that the hiring manager seeks a vision, but the interview is standardized.
Questions
General cybersecurity domain knowledge, more theory than professional experience.
Live coding interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Datadog Detection Engineer role in Italy.
Success Rate
Datadog's interview process for their Detection Engineer roles in Italy is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Datadog's Detection Engineer interview process in Italy.
Datadog Work Experiences
- 5.0Best Workplace EverDetection Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 6, 2022Pros: Impactful work, great pay & benefits, great culture, and lots of growth opportunities.Cons: None I can think of.
- 5.0Good atmosphere and good remunerationSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeBarcelona, SpainNovember 13, 2025Pros: Cutting-edge technology and good employee compensationCons: Sometimes the pace is quite intense.
- 4.0Good Projects, Limited Smart WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 12, 2025Pros: Coworker good to work with, interesting projects.Cons: Limited smart working during the week.
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