OK if you are ok with not getting overtime - Solution Engineer Datadog Employee Review

3.0
13 Sept 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

team members are smart and helpful

Cons

unlimited time off is a bit of a scam to not payout on your PTO when you leave, they misclassify their solutions engineers as exempt on the West Coast and the time commitment is high, so you lose out on a ton of overtime. much of the manageme is inexperienced

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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
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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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