Is Datadog a good company to work for?

Datadog has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,931 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 74% 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?

74% of Datadog employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Datadog 3.9 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 (152) , Software Engineer (117) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (109) , Senior Software Engineer (54) , Sales (44) , Enterprise Account Executive (42) , Sales Engineer (42) , Customer Success Manager (40) , Software Engineer II (40) , Technical Support Engineer (34) , Software Engineer(Internship) (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 208 reviews)); "Working with great people and in a fast growing company really gives you motivation and satisfaction." ((in 160 reviews)); "great benefits including lunch and fitness coverage" ((in 145 reviews)); "great office in the center with alot of activities" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good work / life balance" ((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 73 reviews)); "Senior Manager: "We'd like to see more of your work and impact on our unit."" ((in 37 reviews)); "Upper management leans lazily on KPIs and cares little for employee satisfaction." ((in 12 reviews)); "blatant favoritism, your success will suffer if you don’t fit their mold" ((in 12 reviews)); "Long Hours and Accounts Over Flooded" ((in 8 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

74% would recommend to a friend

(1,623 total reviews)

Olivier Pomel

92% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

Datadog has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,623 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 16, 2024

Good start for closing role, high-pressure

Commercial account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training, high potential comp, great training for first closing role.

Cons

Micromanaged on every KPI, favoritism of reps, extremely high pressure sales floor. You will not do well here if you’re not prepared to do your own cold outreach 95% of the time.

Datadog Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're pleased that you are happy with our training programs and compensation packages. We do also take your concerns about micromanagement and favoritism seriously, and encourage you to reach out to your People Business Partner to discuss in more detail. We strive to provide a supportive and fair workplace for all our employees. Thank you for your contributions and for taking the time to share your feedback as it helps us grow better every day.

5.0

Feb 14, 2024

Amazing company to work for

Software engineer -2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great product, smart engineers, fantastic office, amazing culture, great compensation

Cons

High standards for engineers, high-paced environment

Datadog Response

2y

Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our company to be amazing in so many ways. We understand that our high standards and the fast-paced environment may present challenges, but we believe that these aspects also contribute to the excellence of our work and the growth opportunities available to our team members. Your feedback is appreciated as we continue to strive for excellence while maintaining a supportive and rewarding workplace environment.

5.0

Feb 13, 2024

Professional Organization

Enterprise account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great in-depth training on industry, products and selling methodologies.

Cons

Lots of internal processes that take some time to understand how to navigate.

Datadog Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you found our training programs valuable, and we also appreciate your feedback on how internal processes can sometimes be complex. We're continuously working to streamline our processe, make them more intuitive, and create a more efficient and supportive working environment. Thank you for being part of our team.

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