I applied online. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at Datadog (Boston, MA) in Jan 2021
Interview
Remain overly positive Emphasize the why for Datadog Discuss previous experience and how it fits Datadog Context to interviewer - the panel will meet to discuss your interview and rank your interview 1-5
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Why Datadog Tell me about yourself Why are you looking Why do you fit - time to dance
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Datadog in Nov 2024
Interview
The hiring process was fairly smooth, with mainly behavioural and situational questions. It included an initial screening, hiring manager interview, peer interview/challenge. The interviewers were professional and supportive, but the process was lengthy due to time gaps. Overall, about what you would expect.
The biggest take aways:
This is this is not Customer Success. It's Sales with a bit of Customer Service.
The 3 day in office requirement (strictly followed with full day office hours expected) is why I imagine they have low recruitment success and high turnover.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you have had to deal with objections in closing an opportunity.