Process
I got both questions right and received a little more guidance on the second problem, but still finished in time.
The interviewer offered further feedback on why my answers weren't the expected solution or perfect, despite my questions about how to improve what I had.
Questions
2 straightforward coding problems:
Strings and graphs
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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
Nice People, Work Sucks
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 23, 2025
Pros: It's fine.
* Good WLB based on team.
* People nice/smart.
Cons: Work sucks generally.
* Have to be on-call.
5.0
A great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Paris, France
February 4, 2025
Pros: - Life/work balance valued and respected.
- Challenging topics to work on.
- Kind people eager to share their knowledge.
- A long list of employee benefits.
- The Paris office is well located and very comfortable.
Cons: 3 days per week at the office required (although the people and the office are a good motivation to go).
5.0
Very good experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Paris, France
January 21, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance, good salary, good working environment (nice people), unlimited snacks and free catering 3 times a week.
Cons: I have had really unexciting tasks to do.
- 3.0Nice People, Work SucksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 23, 2025Pros: It's fine. * Good WLB based on team. * People nice/smart.Cons: Work sucks generally. * Have to be on-call.
- 5.0A great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeParis, FranceFebruary 4, 2025Pros: - Life/work balance valued and respected. - Challenging topics to work on. - Kind people eager to share their knowledge. - A long list of employee benefits. - The Paris office is well located and very comfortable.Cons: 3 days per week at the office required (although the people and the office are a good motivation to go).
- 5.0Very good experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeParis, FranceJanuary 21, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, good salary, good working environment (nice people), unlimited snacks and free catering 3 times a week.Cons: I have had really unexciting tasks to do.
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