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4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(450 total reviews)
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Olivier Pomel

92% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

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2.0
Jun 24, 2025

High-Pressure Culture with Little Market Fit

Commercial account executive
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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
1y
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.
5.0
Jun 9, 2025

great culture

Sales development representative (sdr)
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Pros

I've been at Datadog for three months now, and I couldn't be happier! The onboarding experience has been the best I've ever had — and I’ve heard the same from many colleagues. Transitioning into Tech Sales without prior experience in the tech industry felt like a big leap, but Datadog offers incredible support for people like me. The "learn as you go" culture is truly empowering, and what's even better is how willing everyone is to help. You never feel judged for asking questions — even if it’s the tenth time.

Cons

The only con I’ve noticed—though not a major one—is the lack of training tailored to the culture of the country I’m focusing on. While the sales methodology is solid and widely applicable, some cultural nuances would be helpful to address. I’ve shared this feedback with the Enablement team. Being aware of these differences, I kept them in mind and was able to adapt the methodology to what made sense in my market.

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Datadog Response
1y
Thank you for the thoughtful and encouraging review! We're so glad to hear that your onboarding has been positive and that our team culture helped support that journey. We appreciate your feedback around region-specific training and it's great to hear you've already shared this with the Enablement team. Insights like yours help us continue to improve the experience for others. Thanks for being part of the team!
4.0
Jun 7, 2025

Not bad

Senior software engineer
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Pros

- Culture of transparency - Lots of opportunities - Good work life balance

Cons

- Inconsistent leveling - Inconsistent management - Lower end of the industrial payscale

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