Process
First, there was a HackerRank challenge which wasn't that hard. The first question was about programming, and the second was about FastAPI.
After that, there was a non-technical interview about my interests and background.
Questions
What was the most technical challenge that you had?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 34 interview experiences for the Datadog Software Engineer role in Paris, France.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
Datadog's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Paris, France is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive59%
Neutral29%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Datadog's Software Engineer interview process in Paris, France.
Datadog Work Experiences
3.0
All the pressure with none of the comp
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 30, 2025
Pros: Nice office, decent lunch, good coworkers.
Cons: For some reason, there's a ton of pressure coming down to deliver. They don't pay enough for this.
4.0
Good Leadership, Needs Advocacy
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 10, 2023
Pros: Great company with great leadership.
Cons: You have to advocate for what you want.
5.0
Great Mentors, Growing Pains
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 4, 2025
Pros: Great mentor support and interesting projects
Cons: The company is expanding and always hiring.
- 3.0All the pressure with none of the compSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 30, 2025Pros: Nice office, decent lunch, good coworkers.Cons: For some reason, there's a ton of pressure coming down to deliver. They don't pay enough for this.
- 4.0Good Leadership, Needs AdvocacySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 10, 2023Pros: Great company with great leadership.Cons: You have to advocate for what you want.
- 5.0Great Mentors, Growing PainsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 4, 2025Pros: Great mentor support and interesting projectsCons: The company is expanding and always hiring.
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