Is Datadog a good company to work for as a Sr. Software Engineer?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at Datadog have rated their employer with 4.4 out of 5 stars in 39 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Datadog employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr. Software Engineer Jobs at Datadog now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Software Engineer interview questions at Datadog .

Does Datadog pay Sr. Software Engineer employees well?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Datadog with 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 39 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 19% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Software Engineer salaries and benefits at Datadog .

How happy are Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at Datadog?

83% of Sr. Software Engineer employees at Datadog would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 15% in the past 12 months. Sr. Software Engineer professionals have also rated Datadog with a 4.5 rating for work-life-balance, 4.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.7 rating for culture and values and 4.3 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Datadog?

Account Executive (184) , Commercial Account Executive (148) , Software Engineer (115) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (108) , Senior Software Engineer (53) , Sales (44) , Enterprise Account Executive (42) , Customer Success Manager (40) , Software Engineer II (40) , Sales Engineer (39) , Software Engineer(Internship) (33) , Technical Support Engineer (32) , Sales Development Representative (26) , Recruiter (25) , Solutions Engineer (25)

What are the pros of working at Datadog according to real employee reviews?

"I really enjoyed working at Datadog because the culture is great and the work I did was meaningful." ((in 214 reviews)); "Working with great people and in a fast growing company really gives you motivation and satisfaction." ((in 154 reviews)); "great benefits including lunch and fitness coverage" ((in 149 reviews)); "Great office with catered lunches 3 days per week" ((in 60 reviews)); "The overall team is great at Datadog with many supportive individuals and a great place to be to grow your technical skills." ((in 59 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Datadog according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, lack of empathy, depending on the team you are on, you get treated differently" ((in 71 reviews)); "Low pay and only half of the managers knew what they were doing." ((in 45 reviews)); "Senior Manager: "Just concentrate on your current commitments and that will be enough."" ((in 37 reviews)); "Low salary and RTO is part of your performance review." ((in 20 reviews)); "401k match is not very good" ((in 16 reviews))

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Datadog Sr. Software Engineer reviews

4.4

83% would recommend to a friend

(39 total reviews)

Olivier Pomel

83% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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4.7

Culture & values

4.6

Compensation and benefits

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Career opportunities

4.0

Senior management

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Datadog with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 39 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Datadog is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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39 reviews

5.0

Jan 4, 2026

Decent place to work

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are nice, good WLB

Cons

No annual refreshers. Refreshes are every 2 years

5.0

Nov 16, 2025

Great place to work

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are tons of smart, thoughtful people working at datadog. The product is complex so the problems are very interesting. there is always a lot to do and a lot to learn.

Cons

As the company grows its normal for priorities to shift toward keeping shareholders and big customers happy. I sometimes think that can hamper innovation, despite ultimately being good for business.

Datadog Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your experience at Datadog. It’s encouraging to hear that the strong talent across teams, the complexity of the product, and the continual opportunities to learn have contributed to a positive working environment. These elements are often central to what make engineering roles fulfilling. The observation that evolving business priorities may influence innovation as the company grows is also noted and appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to provide this comprehensive review.

5.0

Oct 5, 2025

Technical Work, Good WLB

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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.

Datadog Response

7mo

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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