Process
Single-sided communication, unprofessional conduct.
HR talk, then technical phone screen. It was okay. They selectively replied to emails.
Then a take-home assignment. A super easy backend and an annoying frontend (no idea why they test this for backend engineers). It could easily take 10 hours if you want to make the frontend not so ugly.
Received an email saying I failed the take-home assignment and they tried to schedule a talk. I replied to them via email and never heard back.
No idea how and why I failed that take-home test. No way to communicate or discuss the take-home assignment.
Suggestion: Do not waste time on a small company like this. Very individualistic and no idea what respect is.
Questions
Take-home assignment.
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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
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
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Datadog's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Datadog Work Experiences
- 2.0alrightSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, NYFebruary 16, 2026Pros: At least you are getting paid.Cons: Constant re-orgs, no mentorship, and frequent on-call.
- 5.0Great Place, No ConsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeParis, FranceDecember 9, 2021Pros: The environment is very good.Cons: Cannot find something negative.
- 3.0Work is fineSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDallas, Texas, United StatesJune 13, 2024Pros: Nice culture and environment, along with good events.Cons: Not paid up to the mark.
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