Process
Standard technical interview process.
Both the recruiter and interviewers were very professional.
Communication and the possibility of feedback were available at all times, which is very much appreciated.
On the negative side, the process took too long.
Questions
What has been your greatest professional achievement in recent years?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Datadog Software Engineer role in Madrid, Spain.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Datadog's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Madrid, Spain is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral0%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Datadog's Software Engineer interview process in Madrid, Spain.
Datadog Work Experiences
4.0
Kind people, good engineering stack
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 18, 2024
Pros: Kind people, good engineering stack.
Cons: Office in the middle of Midtown.
5.0
Great company to work at
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Paris, France
February 11, 2024
Pros: Lots of benefits, employee culture is great, feels secure.
Cons: Not much negative to say.
3.0
Decent Company with a Few Glaring Issues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 25, 2025
Pros: * They are decent with their tech; the tech stack is modern and efficient.
* There is good career progression (in most teams) and some mentorship.
* There are some networking opportunities.
Cons: There are often silent layoffs and firings. There is a culture of firing people who have been at the company for a while. I have heard of cases of firing without a PIP in place.
They are more ruthless, and a sink-or-swim culture is now in place.
There are many cases of management stepping down to the IC level because of tough company expectations.
- 4.0Kind people, good engineering stackSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 18, 2024Pros: Kind people, good engineering stack.Cons: Office in the middle of Midtown.
- 5.0Great company to work atSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeParis, FranceFebruary 11, 2024Pros: Lots of benefits, employee culture is great, feels secure.Cons: Not much negative to say.
- 3.0Decent Company with a Few Glaring IssuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 25, 2025Pros: * They are decent with their tech; the tech stack is modern and efficient. * There is good career progression (in most teams) and some mentorship. * There are some networking opportunities.Cons: There are often silent layoffs and firings. There is a culture of firing people who have been at the company for a while. I have heard of cases of firing without a PIP in place. They are more ruthless, and a sink-or-swim culture is now in place. There are many cases of management stepping down to the IC level because of tough company expectations.
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