I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Datadog (New York, NY) in Mar 2023
Interview
Speedy- 3 rounds. First round is a simple phone screen. Second round was a technical discussion with an engineering manager. The third and final round was a 4 hour super interview, 1 hour with a fellow PM going through a case study (aka full product lifecycle), 1 hour going through a system design case (use YouTube/ exponent to study) this one is very technical, and 1 hour break, 1 hour on strategic questions (employee interviewing noted that they hated Datadog, was a very uncomfortable hour), final hour with an engineering manager going over more of a resume review and how you work with engineers. Did this super day, did not get the offer. I asked HR about their gender breakdown as well as I asked the fellow female PM that I interviewed with, both HR and she noted that they are working on it, but it’s pretty bad.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Datadog (New York, NY) in Feb 2026
Interview
1st round is a recruiter screening. typical questions asked like tell me about yourself, why do you want to work here. 2nd round is a hiring manager round to go into more detail on experience and technical background. there is a discussion about the specific product that you would own. Lastly there is a panel round with 2 behavior and 2 technical interviews with product and engineering leaders.
Straight forward process, last round consists of analytical, engineering collaboration, technical, and case study. I felt that the technical interview was easier than what I’d have thought. Case study interview feels a bit subjective since it had something to do with one of Datadog’s products. Recruitment process as a whole was transparent and I love that they give you feedback at the end.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What success metrics would you want to look at if you wanted a product to go from beta to GA
Recruiter was friendly and transparent in explaining the interview process. Asked questions on whether I had experience for things listed in job description and requirements. Didn’t get to hiring manager round but overall great experience, recruiter was open to keeping in touch in case there was an opening with a better fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself
Tell me about a time that you had experience in
