Process
I applied for the staff engineer position and was rejected the next day. It was too quick. I believe the rejection was automated.
Most probably, they had already hired somebody but hadn't taken the post down yet.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Datadog Staff Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Datadog's interview process for their Staff Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Datadog's Staff Engineer interview process in United States.
Datadog Work Experiences
5.0
Fast-growing company
Staff Engineer • Current Employee
Paris, France
July 27, 2020
Pros: Datadog offers interesting technical challenges and great opportunities for growth. You work on very interesting projects with competent people. The benefits are numerous and management is attentive.
Cons: The company is growing very fast, so it is necessary to listen to what is happening. Many new people are hired quickly.
5.0
Good atmosphere and good remuneration
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Barcelona, Spain
November 13, 2025
Pros: Cutting-edge technology and good employee compensation
Cons: Sometimes the pace is quite intense.
4.0
Good Projects, Limited Smart Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 12, 2025
Pros: Coworker good to work with, interesting projects.
Cons: Limited smart working during the week.
- 5.0Fast-growing companyStaff Engineer • Current EmployeeParis, FranceJuly 27, 2020Pros: Datadog offers interesting technical challenges and great opportunities for growth. You work on very interesting projects with competent people. The benefits are numerous and management is attentive.Cons: The company is growing very fast, so it is necessary to listen to what is happening. Many new people are hired quickly.
- 5.0Good atmosphere and good remunerationSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeBarcelona, SpainNovember 13, 2025Pros: Cutting-edge technology and good employee compensationCons: Sometimes the pace is quite intense.
- 4.0Good Projects, Limited Smart WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 12, 2025Pros: Coworker good to work with, interesting projects.Cons: Limited smart working during the week.
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