Is Datadog a good company to work for?

Datadog has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,929 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at Datadog to a friend and 78% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Datadog have been left by employees working as Software Engineer(Internship) , Sales Engineer and Recruiter .

Does Datadog pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Datadog employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Datadog. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Datadog?

75% of Datadog employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Datadog 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Datadog?

Account Executive (184) , Commercial Account Executive (152) , Software Engineer (117) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (109) , Senior Software Engineer (54) , Sales (44) , Enterprise Account Executive (42) , Sales Engineer (42) , Customer Success Manager (40) , Software Engineer II (40) , Technical Support Engineer (34) , Software Engineer(Internship) (33) , 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 215 reviews)); "Working with great people and in a fast growing company really gives you motivation and satisfaction." ((in 156 reviews)); "great benefits including lunch and fitness coverage" ((in 154 reviews)); "great office in the center with alot of activities" ((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 56 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 72 reviews)); "Low pay and only half of the managers knew what they were doing." ((in 46 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 21 reviews)); "The medical benefits are average, and the 401k match is below other industry leaders." ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Datadog layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Datadog layoffs and their outlook for job security at Datadog in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Datadog locations?

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4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(279 total reviews)

Olivier Pomel

91% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

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5.0

Jan 3, 2025

Great product, great company

Commercial sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great place to work. Smart people, amazing product, great employee benefits. Could pay more, but they give lots of RSUs. You'll see negative reviews about the company, but it's usually disgruntled former employees who weren't well-fit and managed out because the job/ product/ sales process is HARD, but if you're a strong salesperson and hardworking, you'll thrive at Datadog.

Cons

Lower pay than industry average.

Datadog Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoy #DatadogLife. It’s great to have your perspective as part of our team.

5.0

Jan 2, 2025

Fast-Paced, Rewarding Career in Sales Engineer

Sales engineer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work with cutting-edge observability technology. Engage directly with customers to solve real-world challenges. Work with talented teams and grow professionally. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities. Experience a dynamic, supportive, and global work environment. Gain hands-on expertise in cloud and SaaS technologies.

Cons

High expectations for technical expertise and performance. A fast-paced environment can be challenging to balance the workload. The steep learning curve for mastering the platform and staying updated. Rapid company growth might lead to evolving processes or changes.

Datadog Response

1y

We appreciate you sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that you enjoy working with cutting-edge technology, collaborating with talented teams, and growing in your role. We know the fast-paced environment and high expectations can be challenging, and we’re always looking for ways to support our teams in managing workload and continuous learning. If you have any suggestions, we encourage you to share them with your manager. Thanks for your feedback!

5.0

Dec 30, 2024

Great place to work

Sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with a product that sells itself, great support across all orgs, people are wonderful to work with.

Cons

Base comp and bonus lower than I'd like, they try to make up for it with RSUs though.

Datadog Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoy working with a strong product, feel supported across teams, and appreciate the collaborative and talented people at Datadog. We understand your concerns about compensation, and appreciate your recognition of RSUs as part of our overall package. Thanks for being part of our team!

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