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      Datadog

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      Datadog reviews

      4.0

      75% would recommend to a friend

      (1,615 total reviews)
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      Olivier Pomel

      91% approve of CEO

      78% positive business outlook

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      Datadog has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,615 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Datadog employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      2K reviews
      1.0
      Jun 5, 2025

      Not a Place for Growth Oriented Professionals

      Anonymous employee
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      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Some colleagues and peers are great to work with.

      Cons

      If you're looking to grow, be challenged, or contribute strategically in marketing, this is not the place for you! No Room for Creativity or Growth: Opportunities to think strategically or contribute creatively are limited. You’re expected to follow instructions, not shape direction. Lack of Recognition: Talented individuals often go unnoticed. Leadership rarely acknowledges contributions, which can be demoralising over time. Toxic Management Culture: Many managers struggle with receiving feedback and create a culture where saying 'no' is seen as disloyalty. Exploring internal roles is discouraged, leading to career stagnation. Forced Exits and Silent Layoffs: I've personally seen several colleagues pushed out under vague circumstances. There is a pattern of quiet exits and unspoken pressure. Misleading Reviews: Many of the overly positive reviews here don’t reflect reality. Only consider joining if you’re content clocking in, doing exactly what you’re told, and not being challenged or given space to grow. Otherwise, this environment could negatively impact your career trajectory.

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      Datadog Response
      12mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that your time with us wasn’t as positive as we would hope. We recognize that feedback about growth opportunities, recognition, and management culture is important, and we’re actively working across the organization to improve in these areas. We know how important it is to maintain an environment where people feel empowered, valued, and supported in their careers. While some of your experience does not reflect what we strive for, we appreciate the honesty and will reflect on it as we continue to grow and evolve. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.
      2.0
      Apr 22, 2025

      Terrible Sales Enviornment

      Account executive
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      Pros

      Great product and great experience to thrive in a toxic environment

      Cons

      -Sales quotas are wildly aggressive. Around 90% of reps are missing quota unless they qualify for the New Logos bonus. The “must-make” quota policy is 70% less than your quota in most cases which shows the clear lack of discrepancy. - Your base salary is way below standard and you are brainwashed to think of those 'big wins' that are few. - Raising concerns with management often leads to being shunned or sidelined. There’s a lack of psychological safety, speaking up feels risky. -A large number of HR cases are opened but rarely lead to any meaningful outcome. -Managers frequently reassign inbound leads to their preferred reps, with little transparency. It creates an unfair playing field and a culture of favoritism. -Internal competition can feel toxic — there’s a lot of backbiting and politics, especially when pipeline is scarce.

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      Datadog Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the concerns you raised regarding sales targets, internal processes, and team dynamics. We understand how elements like quota expectations, lead distribution, and workplace environments can shape the overall experience in a high-performance environment like sales. We actively review and refine our sales processes to support greater clarity, consistency, and fairness across the organization. Topics such as psychological safety, transparency, and accountability remain priorities, and we are committed to continuous improvement. If you’d like to share more details confidentially, we encourage you to do so via EthicsPoint, our anonymous third-party reporting platform: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/52231/index.html This helps ensure feedback is reviewed and allows us to take appropriate action where needed. Thank you again for bringing your perspective forward.
      5.0
      Oct 21, 2024

      Very happy with Datadog so far

      Senior software engineer
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      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Hiring process: The whole hiring process was great. The recruiters always told me about the next steps and what else was missing in the process. The process went quite quickly (in fact, I slowed it down a bit because was doing another process). At the end, I had a team matching round where I was able to pick between 3 teams. I was also able to negotiate a pretty good compensation package. Onboarding: The onboarding was well organized. You have a 30-day, a 60-day and a 90-day "lookbacks" (reviews) to see if you're meeting expectations and what should you be focusing on. My manager is pretty hands-off and the team has been very welcoming, helping me with the ramp up and answering any questions for me. The office: I'm based in the Madrid office. You have to come 3 days per week. You have free lunches Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Most people either come Mon-Wed or Mon/Wed/Fri. The office usually organizes office-wide activities once a month. There is a mix of international and Spanish-speakers. The company/Exec: IMO Exec seems to have a clear direction for the company. Things get a bit more fuzzy at the team level, with Product and Engineering disagreeing on the specifics of certain OKRs/efforts (classic Tech). Depending on your Org/team, things can feel a bit more hierarchical, but overall I've had a very good feeling of the company.

      Cons

      I can't think of much. The 3-days per week office policy is ok, but I really hope they don't change it, otherwise I know a lot of people would be unhappy. It also depends a lot on your manager/Org. I know some people come once or twice a week and their managers don't care, while others would get a comment in their 1-1s if they haven't come 60% of the days to the office in a given month.

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      Datadog Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your detailed experience! We're delighted to hear that you had a positive hiring process and that onboarding has been well-organized and supportive. It’s great to know you’re enjoying the Madrid office environment and feeling welcomed by your team. We’re also glad that the company’s direction is resonating with you. Thank you for being part of Datadog, and we look forward to your continued growth here!
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