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      Glossy on the surface, not so great underneath - Senior Software Engineer Datadog Employee Review

      2.0
      Mar 11, 2024
      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      * Aggressive pay rates that aimed to compete with top-talent companies (Google and Facebook were routinely called out) * Stable company that appears to be able to weather turbulent market conditions without massive layoffs

      Cons

      * Leadership was very divorced from day-to-day work of employees, which translated to a lot of needless frustration and crunch on behalf of bottom-level workers * Company culture around DEI was shockingly poor (especially wrt. women's issues), and top-level leadership was flippant at best about these problems * While they theoretically support remote work, in practice their benefits, IT, and HR teams are entirely focused on the main HQ locations, meaning remote employees are often left floundering on their own for even basic issues * Crunch time was a constant expectation, especially for those lower in the hierarchy: on-call shifts of 3-weeks out of 4 was the norm, and most engineers are expected to contribute extra hours towards interviews (often multiple per week)

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      Thank you for sharing your insights about your experience at Datadog. We appreciate all feedback as it helps us identify areas where we can continue to improve. We acknowledge the sentiments you shared regarding leadership involvement and DEI, and we will continue to focus on these areas as we strive to build a better workplace for all employees. Thank you for the impact you had while with us, and we wish you luck on your next endeavor.

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      5.0
      Jun 9, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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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
      Commercial account executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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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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