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Datadog

6,500 Total Employees

Year Founded: 2010

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What's It Like to Work at Datadog?

Datadog Employee Perspectives

Datadog is always evolving, which means you never run out of new problems to solve. It’s an exciting place to build a career because the landscape changes just enough to keep you challenged.

Sébastien Haentjens, Senior Software Engineer

From the article: What Career Growth Looks Like at Datadog: Mentorship, Clear Promotion Paths and Internal Mobility

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, 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 , Engineering Manager

One of the things I love about working at Datadog is the level of autonomy and freedom you are given as an individual contributor. Everyone is encouraged to work on the projects and areas they are happiest with and to propose new ideas. You really feel you are contributing to the scheme of things.

Ara P., Technical Community, Remote - Spain

At Datadog, I have found very interesting and fulfilling design challenges, an amazing design and engineering teams willing to support me during all stages of my work and In addition to this, I have great benefits and full support on my new adventure as a parent. I am very grateful of being part of the pack.

Carla P. , Product Design, Remote - Spain

What People Are Saying About Datadog

Team Support: Colleagues are often described as talented, approachable, and eager to help, fostering day‑to‑day support. Collaboration is framed as humble, customer‑focused, and energized across teams.
Career Growth: The company promotes mentorship, structured onboarding, learning programs, and clear career paths, with early‑career engineers given real scope and ownership. Spotlights highlight internal mobility and opportunities to step into leadership as teams scale.
Benefits & Perks: The benefits package includes comprehensive health coverage, mental‑health resources, paid parental leave, fitness reimbursements, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and retirement programs where eligible. Hybrid and remote supports, flexible PTO, commuter benefits, and catered office meals are also emphasized.

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