Supportive culture, strong leadership - Anonymous employee Datadog Employee Review

5.0
Mar 16, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of talented, helpful people around. The leadership team is steering the company in great directions. The company is growing incredibly fast but still feels like a calm, organized, and fun place

Cons

The company is transitioning from being a startup to being a serious business. As mor structure is put in place it is sometime unevenly communicated. You are equally likely to encounter processes that have no systemic approach or a robust one. It's often part of the job to navigate this and learn the right way to get something done.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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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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