Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Nanterre, France
August 1, 2022
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was quite long. I had several HR interviews and interviews with senior engineers before arriving at the technical test. This test was conducted by a senior and a junior who found my solution too complex, without really understanding its benefit, in my opinion.
Questions
Live coding on an algo exercise
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Datadog Senior Software Engineer role in Nanterre, France.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Datadog's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Nanterre, France is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Datadog's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Nanterre, France.
Datadog Work Experiences
5.0
Great company to work at
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Paris, France
April 2, 2021
Pros: Interesting challenges, great care package
Cons: The usual pains of high growth rate.
5.0
Still a great company, despite growing pains
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
June 21, 2023
Pros: - Good engineering challenges, decent impact opportunities.
- Good managers.
- Good mission.
- Lots of room to grow and move.
- Quality, friendly people.
- Good compensation.
- Great offices, support, and environment.
Cons: Ever-increasing bureaucracy, process, and other tedious stuff. Probably par for the course with any big org.
Diluted focus and vision in some engineering areas. Can be frustrating finding and doing impactful work.
Strong drive "forward" means some legacy headaches are tolerated for too long.
Unrefined inter-department processes can cause headaches with security, infra, and "devenv" situations.
5.0
Smart Team, Good Balance
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Paris, France
February 15, 2024
Pros: Smart co-workers, sane work/personal life balance, good compensation, and challenging technical projects. The company culture is lovely, working all day with helpful people.
Cons: The company is getting (a little too) big.
- 5.0Great company to work atSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeParis, FranceApril 2, 2021Pros: Interesting challenges, great care packageCons: The usual pains of high growth rate.
- 5.0Still a great company, despite growing painsSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeJune 21, 2023Pros: - Good engineering challenges, decent impact opportunities. - Good managers. - Good mission. - Lots of room to grow and move. - Quality, friendly people. - Good compensation. - Great offices, support, and environment.Cons: Ever-increasing bureaucracy, process, and other tedious stuff. Probably par for the course with any big org. Diluted focus and vision in some engineering areas. Can be frustrating finding and doing impactful work. Strong drive "forward" means some legacy headaches are tolerated for too long. Unrefined inter-department processes can cause headaches with security, infra, and "devenv" situations.
- 5.0Smart Team, Good BalanceSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeParis, FranceFebruary 15, 2024Pros: Smart co-workers, sane work/personal life balance, good compensation, and challenging technical projects. The company culture is lovely, working all day with helpful people.Cons: The company is getting (a little too) big.
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