Is Datadog a good company to work for?

Datadog has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,917 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at Datadog to a friend and 78% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Datadog have been left by employees working as Software Engineer(Internship) , Sales Engineer and Recruiter .

Does Datadog pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Datadog employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Datadog. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Datadog?

75% of Datadog employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Datadog 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Datadog?

Account Executive (184) , Commercial Account Executive (150) , Software Engineer (116) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (109) , Senior Software Engineer (53) , Sales (44) , Enterprise Account Executive (42) , Sales Engineer (41) , Customer Success Manager (40) , Software Engineer II (40) , Software Engineer(Internship) (33) , Technical Support Engineer (33) , Sales Development Representative (26) , Recruiter (25) , Solutions Engineer (25)

What are the pros of working at Datadog according to real employee reviews?

"I really enjoyed working at Datadog because the culture is great and the work I did was meaningful." ((in 215 reviews)); "Working with great people and in a fast growing company really gives you motivation and satisfaction." ((in 157 reviews)); "great benefits including lunch and fitness coverage" ((in 138 reviews)); "The overall team is great at Datadog with many supportive individuals and a great place to be to grow your technical skills." ((in 61 reviews)); "great office in the center with alot of activities" ((in 60 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Datadog according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, lack of empathy, depending on the team you are on, you get treated differently" ((in 72 reviews)); "Senior Manager: "Just concentrate on your current commitments and that will be enough."" ((in 39 reviews)); "Low salary and RTO is part of your performance review." ((in 24 reviews)); "This place is all about ego and favoritism." ((in 12 reviews)); "Upper management leans lazily on KPIs and cares little for employee satisfaction." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Datadog layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Datadog layoffs and their outlook for job security at Datadog in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Datadog locations?

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Datadog reviews

4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(1,612 total reviews)

Olivier Pomel

91% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

Datadog has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,612 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Feb 11, 2025

Poor Director Level Leadership

Customer success manager (csm)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Strong Individual Contributors - Fantastic Office - Outstanding Product

Cons

- No clear vision or strategic direction from director, leading to confusion and inefficiency - Passive aggressive communication and avoidance of conflict, creating a toxic workplace dynamic - Leadership plays favorites leading to an unfair work environment - Lack of recognition for hard work and contributions unless you are part of the “in group” - Very little career growth - Focus on weaknesses rather than strengths, making development feel punitive rather than supportive

5.0

Feb 11, 2025

Great place to work

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Datadog is an outstanding observability and security platform that provides deep visibility into infrastructure, applications, and logs—all in a single pane of glass. The platform is intuitive, highly scalable, and continuously innovating with new features like AI-powered monitoring and security analytics. The company culture is also a major highlight. Datadog fosters a collaborative, high-performance environment where employees are supported in their growth. Leadership is transparent, and there's a strong emphasis on customer success. Work-life balance varies by role, but the company offers great benefits and career development opportunities. If you're looking for a cutting-edge monitoring solution or a rewarding place to work, Datadog delivers on both fronts.

Cons

Nothing that I can think of!

Datadog Response

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Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you value our platform, culture, and commitment to innovation. It's great to know that our focus on collaboration, transparency, and customer success has made a positive impact. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you're enjoying your time at Datadog. Thanks for being part of the pack!

3.0

Feb 10, 2025

bro culture

Sales development representative (sdr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

"unlimited" PTO (although grind culture is encouraged), lunch provided 3x a week, snacks, coffee, etc in office

Cons

Commission is not based on meetings, it is based on "opportunities" that are up to an AE's discretion if they are considered an opportunity or not. Bros help out bros. Those who are favored do much better than those who are not

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