Datadog

6,500 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What's It Like to Work at Datadog?

Datadog Employee Reviews

I am very grateful for the opportunities that have been offered to me in my time here. Datadog is great at seeing your strengths and placing you with a team that really suits your skills.

Othmane
Othmane, Director, Engineering
Othmane, Director, Engineering

I love coming in to the Datadog Madrid office -- the whole team is here. There’s a sense of shared momentum, like being back in university, but in a healthier way. People care deeply, but they’re not burning out. Everyone’s motivated and excited about what we’re building next.

Angel
Angel , Engineering Manager
Angel , Engineering Manager

What People Are Saying About Datadog

  • Market Position & Stability: The company runs a widely adopted observability/security platform and continues to expand (e.g., new UK data residency), signaling durable momentum and scale. This stature provides meaningful scope and resources that can enhance role impact and career signaling.
  • Benefits & Perks: US offerings include a 15%‑discount ESPP, comprehensive healthcare and mental‑health support, paid parental leave, and office amenities like regular lunches and stocked kitchens. Compensation and perks are described as competitive relative to peer SaaS employers.
  • Career Growth: Structured learning (certifications, onboarding, L&D) and internal mobility are highlighted across engineering and GTM paths. External recognition and brand strength can further support advancement and marketability.

Datadog's Benefits

Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction

Promote from within

Provides customized development tracks

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

All-Paws are held every quarter live in our NYC office and live-streamed for all other offices where employees have the opportunity to engage with our CEO and Senior Leadership directly.

Hosts in-person revenue kickoff meetings

Implements team-based strategic planning

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Offers a remote work program

We operate as a hybrid workplace, with two days being from home. Pending manager approval, Datadog also allows employees to work fully remote.

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Utilizes a hybrid work model