Process
I was contacted directly by email and completed a brief introductory interview, but I declined because they had a mandatory, non-negotiable policy requiring three days per week in the office.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 115 interview experiences for the Datadog Senior Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
40%
Pass Rate
Datadog's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive70%
Neutral12%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Datadog's Senior Software Engineer interview process.
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
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.
5.0
Performance-based evaluation; nothing else is in your way
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 3, 2025
Pros: Engineers are treated like a high caste within the company.
Unlimited PTO. Travel to Paris at least once a year typically.
Cons: If your manager thinks you are underperforming, be wary. People are asked to leave without sympathy if you cannot pull your weight.
If you can understand how "impact" is measured here, then you can make it through the obscure language used for performance reviews and promotions.
- 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.
- 5.0Smart 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.
- 5.0Performance-based evaluation; nothing else is in your waySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 3, 2025Pros: Engineers are treated like a high caste within the company. Unlimited PTO. Travel to Paris at least once a year typically.Cons: If your manager thinks you are underperforming, be wary. People are asked to leave without sympathy if you cannot pull your weight. If you can understand how "impact" is measured here, then you can make it through the obscure language used for performance reviews and promotions.
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