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      Datadog

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      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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      1.0
      Aug 26, 2025

      Stay away if you can choose another company

      Commercial account executive
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      Pros

      Strong Product & Market Position: Datadog is a leader in observability, with a highly respected platform that customers generally see clear value in.

      Cons

      Very Low Base Pay Compared to Industry: While OTE looks appealing, the base salary is well below what other tech companies pay for similar roles, making it hard to justify the stress. Unrealistic Quotas: Quota expectations are extremely aggressive, making consistent achievement difficult even for top performers. • Management Issues: Direct leadership (manager and director level) lacked genuine support and empathy. Coaching was minimal, and leadership often felt disconnected from the challenges of actually selling. • Job Security Concerns: The culture is unforgiving—missing quota for even a single quarter can lead to termination. This creates a constant atmosphere of fear rather than motivation. • Work-Life Balance: With the high pressure to hit unrealistic targets, personal time and mental health often take a back seat.

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      Datadog Response
      10mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed Datadog’s strong product and market position. We also take seriously the concerns you raised around compensation competitiveness, quota expectations, and the importance of leadership and culture. While we can’t address individual situations here, we encourage you to share your concerns through our anonymous third-party provider, EthicsPoint: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/52231/index.html We remain committed to regularly reviewing our programs and practices to better support employees and to maintaining a workplace where people feel respected and supported. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
      2.0
      Jul 24, 2025

      Unplanned recruitment

      Sales representative
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      Pros

      The salary is reasonable. The products are excellent. The benefits are good. The working environment is also well taken care of.

      Cons

      Due to single-minded micromanagement, if your territory is not good, you will be pushed into a corner unnecessarily. It is unreasonable that you will not be included in the evaluation unless the usage fee is agreed upon in advance. Since it is ultimately a monitoring tool, it cannot be promoted unless it is for an important IT system. When customers are concerned about cost, even if you have an advantageous product, you may lose the project to another company.

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      Datadog Response
      11mo
      Thanks for taking the time to reflect on your experience. It’s good to know the environment, product, and benefits were positive. We understand your feedback on quota planning and customer dynamics. We're working to ensure teams have the support they need in competitive and evolving sales environments. Appreciate your perspective and wishing you the best in what’s next.
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