Great place to learn - Recruiting Datadog Employee Review

4.0
May 30, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Positive team environment Good benefits Nice office space Hybrid working - could be better though

Cons

Slower progression opportunities compared to other departments

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Datadog Response
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Promoting a positive team culture is important to us and we're glad this has been your experience. We encourage you to speak with your manager on your career development goals in order to fully explore growth opportunities that may be available. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.

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4.0
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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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