Is Datadog a good company to work for?

Datadog has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,908 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 77% 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 (148) , Software Engineer (115) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (108) , Senior Software Engineer (53) , Sales (44) , Enterprise Account Executive (42) , Customer Success Manager (40) , Sales Engineer (40) , Software Engineer II (40) , 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 212 reviews)); "Working with great people and in a fast growing company really gives you motivation and satisfaction." ((in 150 reviews)); "great benefits including lunch and fitness coverage" ((in 144 reviews)); "Great office with catered lunches 3 days per week" ((in 64 reviews)); "The overall team is great at Datadog with many supportive individuals and a great place to be to grow your technical skills." ((in 61 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 73 reviews)); "Low pay and only half of the managers knew what they were doing." ((in 44 reviews)); "Senior Manager: "We'd like to see more of your work and impact on our unit."" ((in 37 reviews)); "Low salary and RTO is part of your performance review." ((in 23 reviews)); "The medical benefits are average, and the 401k match is below other industry leaders." ((in 15 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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Datadog reviews

4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(1,605 total reviews)

Olivier Pomel

91% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

Datadog has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,605 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Sep 14, 2022

Great product, horrendous culture

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Reliable great product that will continue to scale -A leader in the industry -Catered lunch

Cons

-Low base pay for the amount of work they make you do -They hire from AE to managers and clearly do not train them how to manage reps in a respectful way -Quite literally, no work life balance- take unlimited PTO with a grain of salt -Leadership needs to revaluate how they treat reps, as there is extreme turn over and they don't really seem to care -Dont take this role if you don't enjoy being a BDR performing cold outreach more than half your day, with added pressure of then closing deals

Datadog Response

3y

Thank you for leaving this review, and we're sorry that you've had a poor experience with us. We are actively focused on manager development in order to prepare our leaders to grow successful teams and individuals, and we do not tolerate non-inclusive behaviors. Thank you for your feedback, and we will make sure this is taken into account and actioned on for current and future Datadogs.

1.0

Mar 24, 2026

Free lunches and snacks, but poor pay and culture

Graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Free lunch three times a week, though there have been occasional food poisoning issues. - Fully stocked kitchen with a wide variety of snacks and beverages. - Great coworkers

Cons

- Compensation for graphic designers is below market compared to similar roles in tech, which makes retention challenging. - The “unlimited PTO” policy is misleading in practice, with an unspoken cap of around 20–25 days. - Brand & Creative leadership lacks strong design expertise, which is reflected in inconsistent design direction and decision-making. - Although transparency and collaboration are emphasized, there is a noticeable gap between messaging and reality—employees who raise concerns or push for improvements are not always supported and may face backlash, creating a culture of fear that discourages open dialogue and favors obedience over thoughtful contribution. - Overall, design does not appear to be a priority, and designers’ expertise is often overlooked. The environment tends to favor aligning with executive preferences over thoughtful design decisions, making it difficult to grow or produce high-quality work.

Datadog Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value your coworkers and aspects of the in-office experience. We’re sorry other aspects have been frustrating and recognize the importance of feeling supported, recognized, and heard. We encourage you to share these concerns with your People Business Partner so they can be reviewed through the appropriate channels.

2.0

Sep 30, 2025

Good place to work temporarily, not long term

Commercial account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- SKO in Disney - Company name opens doors at other companies/gets you interviews - a lot of social events, coworkers are great - benefits - generous ramp - training and onboarding in NYC - good company to work at for a year or so then move elsewhere

Cons

- micromanagement - pay is below market (base is low, OTE can be appealing but unattainable) - very little # of commerical AEs hit quota - No direction or support from management/not helpful at all - So many reps get PIPs so more fear than motivation, seems like a revolving door

Datadog Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re glad to hear you’ve found positives in the training, benefits, and support from colleagues. We are sorry to hear about your concerns regarding management style, compensation, and quota expectations, and we encourage you to share directly with your People Business Partner so your perspective can be heard.

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