-Pay-scale way below industry average ($65k base+120KOTE)
-Only 5-10% of reps hit their number (mostly random inbounds)
-Diversity is worse than you could probably imagine
-Good luck with any internal promotion, you'll leave here as a commercial rep
Datadog Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re sorry to hear your experience hasn’t met expectations. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand and improve. We encourage you to discuss your concerns and suggestions with your manager or People Business Partner. Thank you for providing your candid insights.
Datadog has a strong product, smart coworkers, and a fast paced environment that teaches you a lot quickly. I learned a tremendous amount about observability, technical discovery, outbound prospecting, and how modern engineering organizations operate. The company has also gives reps exposure to large accounts and technical conversations early in their careers.
Cons
The ramp for newer AEs can feel steep, especially in a hgihly competitive outbound environment. Success often depends on timing, territory, pipeline momentum, and consistent coaching. There can also be a significant pressure tied to activity metrics and pipeline generations, which may be difficult for reps still developing confidence and process consistency.