Datadog reviews

4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(279 total reviews)
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Olivier Pomel

91% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

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4.0
Oct 31, 2025

Pret

Recommend
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Pros

WLB is good. People complain about pay but it's still decent compared to anything non-FAANG. My management chain is good and I don't feel micro-managed. Problems and tech are interesting

Cons

Security products are still getting killed in the larger market. They're trying aggressively to grow (including adding headcount) but tbd if their strategy is successful

5.0
Oct 26, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great pay Great benefits including catered lunches, snacks, health insurance etc. Good WLB (at least on my time/in my org) Performance measured by impact not time-in office

Cons

In-office focus. If you are not already remote, expect a high hurdle to clear to get permission to switch to remote or reduce number of days required in office.

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Datadog Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and highlighting what you enjoy about Datadog, especially the benefits and focus on meaningful impact. We’re glad you’ve found a positive work-life balance and appreciate your feedback on in-office expectations. Thanks for being part of the team!
5.0
Oct 5, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

French presence means on average, people feel comfortable actually using the unlimited PTO. In-office vibes are good. Hybridly located organizations actually work pretty well, for the most part. Internal mobility program is great. I've actually found that HR really advocates for individual workers too. Overtime, compensation has gotten better.

Cons

Your experience varies a ton depending on the team and organization, especially if you're a manager. Level one EMs here can be tech leads or pure people managers. It seems very, very stressful to be a PM here. There are some pretty non-rigorous practices when it comes to design and product. For example, we hire a ton of designers without any UX or market research capabilities who override PM decisions. Retirement matches for US seem underdeveloped.

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Datadog Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the technical work, strong work-life balance, and supportive environment, especially around mobility and HR support. We appreciate your perspective on role expectations, product design, and retirement benefits. Feedback like yours helps us keep improving the employee experience across teams. Thank you for being part of Datadog and contributing to our culture.
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