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      Datadog

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      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

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      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
      2.0
      Jun 24, 2025

      High-Pressure Culture with Little Market Fit

      Commercial account executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      The company invests heavily in developing individual sales skills. Training sessions are held very frequently, allowing reps to continuously sharpen their discovery and communication techniques. This environment can be a good fit for younger salespeople who want to grow quickly on a personal level. There is absolutely no gender discrimination in the workplace. That said, considerations for maternity or parental leave are virtually nonexistent—even for women.

      Cons

      The sales culture is extremely aggressive and "macho," resembling a high-pressure sports team environment. Almost everything is outbound, with virtually no inbound leads—sales are nearly 100% direct. There’s little to no understanding of the Japanese market, and no real go-to-market (GTM) strategy exists. While individual training is strong, it's not backed by any structured sales enablement or market-tailored strategy, putting all the burden on the rep. Each rep in Japan is allowed to freely choose 100 target accounts, but in reality, everyone swarms around the same "easy win" startups—many of which already use Datadog or have been approached countless times. The account list feels like slash-and-burn farming: overworked, short-sighted, and ultimately unsustainable. This makes it a tough environment for those in their 30s or going through life stage changes.

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      Datadog Response
      11mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We're glad to hear you've found value in the training and development opportunities, and that your experience with our inclusive team culture has been positive. We appreciate your detailed feedback regarding our sales strategy and approach to the Japan market. Your insights on the challenges around outbound strategies, local market dynamics, and channel partnerships are particularly valuable as we continue to refine and localize our go-to-market approach. We want to clarify that Datadog does offer parental leave in Japan. However, we recognize there's room to improve awareness locally, and we'll work internally to address this. Thank you again for your candid feedback and your contributions to helping us grow in Japan.
      2.0
      Jun 24, 2025

      Not a Great Culture

      Sales associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Benefits and onboarding trip to NYC

      Cons

      Not a great culture or working environment

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      Datadog Response
      11mo
      Thank you for your review. We're glad that certain aspects such as the onboarding experience and benefits were meaningful. We're sorry to hear that the broader experience didn’t align with what you were looking for. We wish you the best moving forward.
      2.0
      Jun 24, 2025

      Rude management and recruiter

      Designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Extensive portfolio to build skill

      Cons

      Young narrow minded recruiters looking for “can do” junior level people but promoting roles as senior.

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      Datadog Response
      11mo
      Thank you for your review. We're glad you gained valuable experience, but we’re sorry your experience didn’t reflect the openness and support we strive for. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best.
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