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      Datadog

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      Datadog reviews

      4.0

      75% would recommend to a friend

      (1,610 total reviews)
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      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 1,610 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
      Aug 26, 2025

      Stay away if you can choose another company

      Commercial account executive
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      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Strong Product & Market Position: Datadog is a leader in observability, with a highly respected platform that customers generally see clear value in.

      Cons

      Very Low Base Pay Compared to Industry: While OTE looks appealing, the base salary is well below what other tech companies pay for similar roles, making it hard to justify the stress. Unrealistic Quotas: Quota expectations are extremely aggressive, making consistent achievement difficult even for top performers. • Management Issues: Direct leadership (manager and director level) lacked genuine support and empathy. Coaching was minimal, and leadership often felt disconnected from the challenges of actually selling. • Job Security Concerns: The culture is unforgiving—missing quota for even a single quarter can lead to termination. This creates a constant atmosphere of fear rather than motivation. • Work-Life Balance: With the high pressure to hit unrealistic targets, personal time and mental health often take a back seat.

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      Datadog Response
      9mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed Datadog’s strong product and market position. We also take seriously the concerns you raised around compensation competitiveness, quota expectations, and the importance of leadership and culture. While we can’t address individual situations here, we encourage you to share your concerns through our anonymous third-party provider, EthicsPoint: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/52231/index.html We remain committed to regularly reviewing our programs and practices to better support employees and to maintaining a workplace where people feel respected and supported. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
      2.0
      Aug 20, 2025

      NA

      Senior cae engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Food in office is a nice to have

      Cons

      Quota is hard to hit there

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      Datadog Response
      9mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad you appreciate the in-office perks, and we also recognize the challenges you’ve mentioned around quotas. We encourage you to discuss your experience with your manager or People Business Partner so we can better support you.
      5.0
      Aug 20, 2025

      Great Place to work

      Mid-market account executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Competitive but great culture in this company

      Cons

      This is a great place to work

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      Datadog Response
      9mo
      Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you’ve found Datadog a great place to work and appreciate your feedback!
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