Datadog reviews

4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(1,611 total reviews)
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Olivier Pomel

91% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Datadog has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,611 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
5.0
Jul 4, 2025

Great culture

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Pros

Nowhere is perfect but at least you feel like your voice is heard and matters at Datadog. They really care about the people

Cons

Leadership will have an idea and want to execute quickly without it being thought out

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Datadog Response
11mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you felt heard and valued during your time at Datadog, and that the care stood out. We appreciate your feedback about decision-making pace. Striking the right balance between speed and planning is something we continue to focus on. Wishing you the best in your next role!
3.0
Jul 4, 2025

Good Benefits, but Losing the Start-up Feel

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Pros

Strong benefits package that has remained consistent over time Still many talented and driven people across teams Opportunities to work on large-scale, high-impact projects

Cons

The company has grown rapidly and feels increasingly corporate More layers of management and hierarchy have been introduced. Compensation is not as competitive compared to other companies at similar scale

5.0
Jul 3, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Engineers are treated like a high caste within the company. Unlimited PTO. Travel to Paris at least once a year typically.

Cons

If your manager thinks you are underperforming, be wary. People are asked to leave without sympathy if you cannot pull your weight. If you can understand how "impact" is measured here, then you can make it through the obscure language used for performance reviews and promotions.

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Datadog Response
11mo
Thank you for your insights. We’re pleased to hear that Engineering at Datadog continues to be a strong experience overall. We recognize how important transparency is, especially around performance and promotions, and your feedback helps shape that ongoing work. Thanks for the input!
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