Cool office with friendly teammates. Flexibility to pick your in-office days.
Cons
Wholly unqualified team managers, constantly changing performance metrics, and lack of care/concern for employees' personal circumstances. Work/life balance is non-existent. Workload is unsustainable. Zero discussion of career growth/progression.
Datadog Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your candid feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience here left you feeling unsupported in the ways you described.
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We appreciate you taking the time to reflect on your experience and wish you the best in your next chapter.
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.