Datadog Compensation & Benefits

Datadog’s perks and benefits are broad, people-centered and designed to support employee health, family needs, financial wellness, flexibility, learning and connection across global teams. 

• Health, wellness and family support: Datadog offers medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support, an Employee Assistance Program, One Medical, Healthee virtual care, wellness and fitness reimbursements, paid parental leave, family-building and fertility support, adoption assistance, pet insurance and pet adoption support. A benefits manager said, “I think that our range of benefits show how much we put people in the center of things.”
• Financial wellness and ownership: Datadog supports employees’ financial goals through an employee stock purchase plan, restricted stock units for new hires, 401(k) matching or pension programs in eligible offices, life insurance, disability coverage, financial planning assistance and tax-advantaged savings options such as HSA and FSA accounts. External reviewers cite “great benefits,” “stock purchase discount,” “healthcare benefits and stock options” and a “competitive” overall package (Glassdoor; Comparably).
• Flexibility, time off and everyday support: Datadog operates as a hybrid workplace with some remote opportunities depending on team and role, offers flexible paid time off, commuter programs for hybrid employees and Wi-Fi, cell phone and office equipment reimbursement for remote workers. Employees also point to flexibility as part of the experience, with a senior software engineer saying Datadog proves “you can work in a high-growth, high-performance tech environment without sacrificing your personal life.”
• Connection, community and growth: Benefits at Datadog extend into community and development through Learning Week, mentorship, online learning, manager training, Community Guilds, team outings, Party Pups socials, sports clubs, volunteering and Datadog Cares. A benefits manager said, “Here, we mean it when we say we’re employee-focused,” adding that benefits help foster an inclusive environment that reflects employees’ needs.
• External signals:
  • Employee Benefits Sentiment: Employees on external review sites highlight Datadog’s benefits, work-life balance, PTO, fitness reimbursement, phone reimbursement, home office setup, remote flexibility, catered lunches, snacks and health insurance. (Glassdoor; Blind)
  • Benefits and Rewards Signals: Datadog’s perks and benefits rank in the top 5% of similar-sized companies on Comparably, with 88% of employees saying they are satisfied with their benefits. (Comparably)
  • Compensation and Benefits Signals: Datadog’s compensation and benefits rates a 3.9 out of 5 on Glassdoor, while Blind rates compensation and benefits at 3.8 and work-life balance at 4.1. (Glassdoor; Blind)

Bottom line: Datadog’s benefits package is comprehensive, with strong support for health care, mental health, family-forming needs, financial wellness, flexibility, employee community, learning and day-to-day workplace perks.

Yes. Datadog offers equity and stock programs that make ownership a meaningful part of its broader total compensation package, alongside pay, benefits, retirement support and performance-based compensation opportunities. (Datadog compensation and benefits materials, Datadog’s 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report and external reviews)

• Equity as part of total rewards: Datadog offers restricted stock units to new hires, subject to time-based vesting, giving eligible employees a direct stake in the company’s long-term growth. Datadog also treats compensation and benefits as a key part of the employee experience, designed to support employees through different life stages and priorities. External reviews reinforce equity as part of the rewards story, with employees citing “stock options,” “stock purchase discount” and strong overall benefits as valued parts of working at Datadog (Glassdoor; Comparably).
• Employee stock purchase opportunity: Datadog offers an employee stock purchase plan that allows employees to purchase Datadog stock at a discount. Datadog’s ESG report also lists the employee stock purchase plan as part of the company’s financial wellness benefits, alongside retirement savings, income protection and commuter savings.
• Part of a broader financial package: Datadog’s equity and stock programs sit within a larger total rewards package that includes performance-based compensation refreshers for eligible employees, 401(k) match or pension programs in eligible offices, disability and life insurance, HSA and FSA options, financial planning assistance through local vendors and competitive health benefits. One benefits manager said, “We look at where we are in the industry, how we trend in the market and what exactly employees are looking for,” reflecting Datadog’s ongoing approach to keeping rewards relevant.
• External signals:
  • Compensation Sentiment: Employees on external review sites cite equity, stock options, ESPP, competitive compensation, strong benefits and office perks as strengths. (Glassdoor; Blind)
  • Rewards Feedback: Comparably ranks Datadog’s compensation in the top 10% of similar-sized companies, with 75% of employees saying they are paid fairly. (Comparably)
  • Benefits Value: Datadog’s perks and benefits rank in the top 5% of similar-sized companies on Comparably, with 88% of employees saying they are satisfied with their benefits. (Comparably)

Bottom line: Datadog’s stock and equity offerings are meaningful because they give eligible employees a way to participate in company growth as part of a broader package that includes pay, performance refreshers, retirement support, benefits and financial wellness resources.

At Datadog, we view compensation and benefits as a key part of the overall employee experience. Our programs are designed not only to be competitive in the market, but also to meaningfully support employees through different life stages and personal priorities. As our company grows, we continue to refine and enhance our offerings to ensure they reflect both employee feedback and our commitment to supporting wellbeing, flexibility, and long-term success.