Is Datadog a good company to work for?

Datadog has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,920 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 (151) , Software Engineer (116) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (109) , Senior Software Engineer (54) , Sales (44) , Enterprise Account Executive (42) , Sales Engineer (41) , Customer Success Manager (40) , Software Engineer II (40) , Software Engineer(Internship) (33) , Technical Support Engineer (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 207 reviews)); "Working with great people and in a fast growing company really gives you motivation and satisfaction." ((in 158 reviews)); "great benefits including lunch and fitness coverage" ((in 155 reviews)); "The overall team is great at Datadog with many supportive individuals and a great place to be to grow your technical skills." ((in 60 reviews)); "great office in the center with alot of activities" ((in 58 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)); "Management at certain organizations doesn't quite know what they're doing; the Datadog culture is dying because of senior leadership changes." ((in 48 reviews)); "Low pay and only half of the managers knew what they were doing." ((in 44 reviews)); "Senior Manager: "Just concentrate on your current commitments and that will be enough."" ((in 40 reviews)); "Low salary and RTO is part of your performance review." ((in 23 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

(278 total reviews)

Olivier Pomel

91% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

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5.0

Feb 14, 2024

Amazing company to work for

Software engineer -2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great product, smart engineers, fantastic office, amazing culture, great compensation

Cons

High standards for engineers, high-paced environment

Datadog Response

2y

Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our company to be amazing in so many ways. We understand that our high standards and the fast-paced environment may present challenges, but we believe that these aspects also contribute to the excellence of our work and the growth opportunities available to our team members. Your feedback is appreciated as we continue to strive for excellence while maintaining a supportive and rewarding workplace environment.

3.0

Feb 12, 2024

In office culture is lacking yet still forced

Sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Smart, nice, and talented coworkers - Quality perks - Stock is strong

Cons

- In office requirement is THE WORST - Bad office culture - They run out of catered lunch sometimes - Extremely frugal about travel budget but also make you travel - Pay is not very high compared to competitors - Events all have to happen after 5 pm

Datadog Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your acknowledgment of our talented colleagues and the quality perks we offer. We also understand your concerns regarding the in-office requirement, but as a company, we do believe in the power of in-office collaboration and problem-solving. That is why we recognize the importance of flexibility and strive to provide it through our hybrid workplace experience. We value your contributions to our team and are committed to creating a work environment where all employees can excel.

5.0

Jan 19, 2024

A review

Sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for

Cons

not as competitive pay in comparison

Datadog Response

2y

Thanks for sharing your feedback - we appreciate it!

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