Datadog reviews

4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,602 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 1,602 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
Apr 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- the people - the ability to coast

Cons

- minimal career growth - a lot of bureaucracy - lower pay

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Datadog Response
2w
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with your colleagues and appreciated the flexibility in your role. We also understand your concerns and recognize how important those areas are to the overall employee experience. Feedback like this helps us continue evaluating where we can improve. We appreciate your perspective and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
2.0
Apr 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

work life balance Time off

Cons

Career growth Pay Very poor upper management

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Datadog Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear that work-life balance and time off have been positive for you. We also appreciate your perspective on career growth and leadership, as these are important parts of the employee experience. We aim to provide clear development paths and consistent support across teams. If you would like to discuss it more directly, your People Business Partner is a good place to start.
5.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- work life balance - company culture - opportunity for growth

Cons

- complex billing model makes the jobs of cs and sales harder - lack of resources to be able to articulate ROI to customers

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Datadog Response
2w
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that work-life balance, culture, and growth opportunities have been a positive part of your time here. Your insights are appreciated as we continue to improve how we support our teams and customers.
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