Sales @ Datadog - Anonymous employee Datadog Employee Review

2.0
7 Jan 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunity to work in fast-growing market (Cloud, DevOps) Customers love the platform

Cons

High turnover — reps without an install base are not hitting targets Product is designed for companies running next-gen technology stacks, not legacy environments (i.e. enterprise) Crowded space — established incumbents and other startups are competing across all products (infra monitoring, APM, logging) Leadership demands fast, transactional deals even in large, complex companies with multiple incumbent tools. Expect to be micromanaged Limited marketing beyond events and blog No channel ecosystem or alliances strategy

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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
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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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