Great product, great leadership - Anonymous employee Datadog Employee Review

5.0
22 Feb 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Datadog is a pretty rare combination of great product, great people, and very principled leadership with a clear vision of what the product should be and where the market is headed. Executives definitely hold everyone to high standards but the result shows in the product, the marketing, even the quality of the company tee-shirts. :)

Cons

The company is growing fast, and it's sometimes hard to tell who you should ask about what. You can usually track down the info you need if you're persistent, but it can be a bit daunting for newcomers, especially when everyone you're asking for help is busy.

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5.0
9 Jun 2026
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CEO approval
Business outlook

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
18 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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