Incredible Company, Great Culture, Be Aware of The Challenges - Major Account Manager Datadog Employee Review

5.0
Oct 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Best in class product Best in class innovation (2-3x the R&D spend of our competitors) Great culture of collaboration, positivity RSUs, Great Benefits Sales leadership: authentic, not egomaniacs like in so many tech companies

Cons

Our sales team has one of the lowest quota attainment %s in the industry (reference the RepVue reports / dashboards). This is corrected by continual tweaking of the comp plans and with RSU grants, but it can seem bleak when such a low % of reps are hitting quota. Even in a bad year, most reps still do ok on the overall comp package.

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Datadog Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. We’re glad you value Datadog’s culture, innovation, and leadership, and that you feel supported by the benefits and opportunities here. We also appreciate your honesty about quota attainment and feedback transparency. We encourage you to continue sharing your perspective with your manager so we can keep improving together. Thank you for your contributions and commitment to Datadog’s success.

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5.0
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Pros

People first culture, endless opportunities to grow, learn new things beyond your role’s scope and get promoted

Cons

Compensation on a lower end

4.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

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.

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