Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Brazil
Process
The method is 100% the same as that used in FAANGS. It's a very complex algorithm, seeking the best possible performance. The bar is high, so it's good to get it right in all stages.
First, a conversation with the recruiter.
According to an interview with two problems to solve, it's not difficult, but time is super tight.
Thirdly, there was a very difficult backtracking problem. The interviewer didn't help much either.
Fourth, there was a simpler interview than the third.
In theory, there would still be three more steps (for a total of 7 conversations).
Questions
- Easy count of words
- DFS problem
- Backtracking problem (Hard)
- Implement a buffer writer
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
Datadog's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Brazil is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Datadog's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Brazil.
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