Process
Initial contact via mail (they reached out).
A phone call with the hiring manager where they discussed the position, the teams, and upcoming projects. Expectations on both sides were also discussed. They provided URLs to recommended preparation resources.
A technical interview involving coding in a collaborative editor and algorithmic questions (LeetCode Easy level).
Questions
What was your involvement in that project?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 65 interview experiences for the Datadog Software Engineer role in France.
Success Rate
Datadog's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in France is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Datadog's Software Engineer interview process in France.
Datadog Work Experiences
- 4.0Great tech, big egosSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMay 6, 2025Pros: - Great tech - Talented colleagues - Great perksCons: I feel that the culture has suffered, as there are huge egos. Kindness can go a long way to make the place a nice place to work at. The company gives FANG vibes, but it's far from FANG salaries (at least in Europe).
- 5.0One of the best places to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 31, 2024Pros: I enjoyed my time at Datadog. The office was nice.Cons: None that I can think of.
- 4.0Great culture, but work can be boring at timesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, NYSeptember 14, 2026Pros: Great culture and fun people to work with.Cons: Work can get a little boring.
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