Process
Phone screen and onsite.
Phone screen was not really LeetCode questions, but rather something similar to actual work. The concept used was an inverted index. It is not too difficult for the phone screen.
Questions
Inverted Index questions with logging parsing
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Datadog Senior Swe role.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Datadog's interview process for their Senior Swe roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Datadog's Senior Swe interview process.
Datadog Work Experiences
5.0
Great Summer Internship Experience
Software Engineer(Internship) • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 27, 2024
Pros: Great internship this summer, thank you.
Cons: Nothing at all, it was good.
5.0
Fast-paced, friendly environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 5, 2020
Pros: - Use of emerging technologies.
- Respectful management who want to see you succeed.
- Several ways to make an impact around your work.
Cons: - No clear road map or indication of promotion.
5.0
Chill workplace, but not for ambitious grinders
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, MA
May 28, 2026
Pros: Great, chill workplace that is beneficial for new grads.
Cons: If you want to grind, this may not be the place.
- 5.0Great Summer Internship ExperienceSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 27, 2024Pros: Great internship this summer, thank you.Cons: Nothing at all, it was good.
- 5.0Fast-paced, friendly environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 5, 2020Pros: - Use of emerging technologies. - Respectful management who want to see you succeed. - Several ways to make an impact around your work.Cons: - No clear road map or indication of promotion.
- 5.0Chill workplace, but not for ambitious grindersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, MAMay 28, 2026Pros: Great, chill workplace that is beneficial for new grads.Cons: If you want to grind, this may not be the place.
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