Process
I had a phone screen scheduled with a recruiter.
I'm still waiting for them to call me (it's been weeks).
I'm usually okay with small and struggling startups being late, but here we're talking about a huge company.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 86 interview experiences for the Datadog Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
16%
Pass Rate
Datadog's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive38%
Neutral23%
Negative38%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Datadog's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Datadog Work Experiences
3.0
Good company, bad team
Software Engineer • Former Employee
March 6, 2024
Pros: Good company, office perks, good opportunities.
Cons: workaholic culture; can get really unlucky if placed on a bad team.
4.0
Fun Tech, Turnover Issues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
March 30, 2021
Pros: Growing really quickly, fun technology, and kind coworkers.
Cons: Politics and lots of employee turnover. Promotions are rare.
5.0
A nice, fast-growing company with smart and fun people
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 7, 2019
Pros: Work-life balance, being able to work on cutting-edge technology, a friendly environment, and abundant career opportunities.
Cons: There are some first-time managers who are still adjusting to their new roles.
- 3.0Good company, bad teamSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 6, 2024Pros: Good company, office perks, good opportunities.Cons: workaholic culture; can get really unlucky if placed on a bad team.
- 4.0Fun Tech, Turnover IssuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 30, 2021Pros: Growing really quickly, fun technology, and kind coworkers.Cons: Politics and lots of employee turnover. Promotions are rare.
- 5.0A nice, fast-growing company with smart and fun peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 7, 2019Pros: Work-life balance, being able to work on cutting-edge technology, a friendly environment, and abundant career opportunities.Cons: There are some first-time managers who are still adjusting to their new roles.
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