Datadog Software Engineer interview experience

The recruiters seemed well trained and provided clear guidance, and they stayed present throughout the steps, which helped make the pacing feel organized.

The technical portion heavily focused on performance optimization, both for algorithms and system-level ideas. I remember that the interviewers expected efficient solutions and that time pressure mattered a lot; even small delays in thinking or an error could throw everything off. There was also a manager interview, and that part stood out negatively for me. The interaction felt hostile to me, which contrasted sharply with the