Datadog Recruiter Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 56 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Datadog.
Datadog
Recruiter
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was really disappointing. The recruiter from UK rushed through the questions and didn't let me fully respond. It was only 20 minutes and she didn't even introduce herself or the role, which was a bad start. It felt like they were just checking a box during the holidays because it was so dismissive and unstructured. I hope they improve their hiring process so candidates are treated better, as it leaves a bad impression.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you start by telling me about yourself?
Datadog
Recruiter
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 7 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel Group Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This recruiter role has a really long and honestly unnecessary interview process, like 7-8 rounds meeting with different employees. It's kinda frustrating 'cause you have to explain your experience over and over, suggesting a lack of communication. It takes up too much of candidates' time and could definitely be shorter.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Tell me about your skills.
- Can you walk me through your employment history to date?
- Tell me about a time you demonstrated collaboration.
Datadog
Senior Technical Sourcer
Senior Easy Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
Had an intro call with the Recruiter. Then went through 3 rounds, each an hour long. Two of these were with Directors of Engineering, which was awesome because it's the first time I've had full insight into the business I'd be supporting. The other was with a Sr. Sourcer on the team. I really enjoyed all these rounds; they felt refreshing and energizing. After that, there was a Q&A with the Team Manager, which I also loved.
Confirmed questions1 question
- If a Datadog Hiring Manager tasked you with recruiting top engineers in Europe for their team, what would be your sourcing strategy to achieve this?
Datadog Recruiter Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Datadog interview reports.
“Can you explain the difference between Ruby and Ruby on Rails?”
Read reports →“How do you handle it when you have too many things to do at once?”
Read reports →“If a Datadog Hiring Manager tasked you with recruiting top engineers in Europe for their team, what would be your sourcing strategy to achieve this?”
Read reports →“How do you approach sourcing and managing junior vs. senior candidates?”
Read reports →“Describe your ideal coworker and your least favorite type of coworker and explain why.”
Read report →“Can you tell me why you are interested in Datadog?”
Read report →“How do you collaborate with your recruiting team and hiring managers, and what data do you use?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about the equity structure at your current company?”
Read report →“What's the key quality you search for when evaluating potential hires?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 56 Datadog interview reports.