The first interview was a phone screen to learn more about my background and my interest in Datadog. Next was a 1 hour session with a Director of Engineering. Then there was a "virutual on-site" where I met with different recruiting team leads each for one hour. After the on-site I was asked to complete a take home project focused around sourcing. Then I was matched with my team and received an offer. Overall the process was great everyone I met was very approachable and genuine and gave me a good feel for the recruiting org and what it would be like to work at Datadog. I also really appreciated receiving feedback after each interview session (both good and bad) which helped me understand things I needed to improve throughout the process and it felt way more transparent than the other companies I was interviewing with.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
-What is your typical approach to sourcing and finding top candidates?
-What kind of questions would you ask a candidate to get a better understanding of their technical experience?
-How would your current teammates describe you?
Interview process was very long and in-depth. Required a presentation that took days to complete. Did an in-person meeting but the hiring manager didn't show so it was Zoom in office.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you push back on a hiring manager with noncompliant requests?
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Datadog
Interview
The initial approach was by email, then we proceeded to the zoom call. The decision was never communicated to the candidate. 6 months have gone by and not an email stating at least that they went for another candidate. No closure within the pipeline.
The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Datadog (Swords) in Mar 2022
Interview
The best candidate experience I have ever had. Well prepared interviewers, thoroughly thought out interview structure, and overall just a very nice experience. 2 weeks from initial interview to offer and contract