Moving into a new phase of growth - Anonymous employee Datadog Employee Review

4.0
23 Feb 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-A lot to accomplish means ability to stretch: I've done things here that will shape my career in the future -Products are top notch and disruptive, company is putting focus into staying ahead of the curve -We're moving into a new stage of our lifecycle as a company, so most of the risk of joining a startup is behind us, but with all of the same startup perks -There are some great leaders here that I've learned a lot from, and our CEO is incredibly transparent -Growing like crazy, this can be awesome if you're in a department where you can see a clear career path

Cons

-Still some growing pains regarding org + how we change as we scale -If you joined to be in a startup environment, we're moving out of that phase of growth into an enterprise saas company -The crazy growth can be a con if you're not flexible and can't deal w change

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5.0
9 Jun 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
18 May 2026
Recommend
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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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