Process
Was average, just like any other SWE interview. Few coding rounds and design rounds. The whole process takes a few weeks and the interview is centralized, meaning you usually interview for the team matched.
Questions
Code a Buffered File Writer
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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
NA
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 6, 2023
Pros: Good company and good pay.
Cons: No work-life balance, really.
3.0
Datadog Software Engineering Roles
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 12, 2025
Pros: Office amenities are great; the tech stack is great.
Cons: It's becoming a bit too political. There is no clear career progression plan.
5.0
Caring Environment, Fun Events
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Paris, France
October 5, 2023
Pros: Good environment, caring, many events organized.
Cons: No cons are at Datadog.
- 3.0NASoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 6, 2023Pros: Good company and good pay.Cons: No work-life balance, really.
- 3.0Datadog Software Engineering RolesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 12, 2025Pros: Office amenities are great; the tech stack is great.Cons: It's becoming a bit too political. There is no clear career progression plan.
- 5.0Caring Environment, Fun EventsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeParis, FranceOctober 5, 2023Pros: Good environment, caring, many events organized.Cons: No cons are at Datadog.
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