Datadog
Datadog Benefits Overview
We believe Datadogs should have the support they need to maintain work/life balance, grow personally and professionally, and save for their future. We offer a range of industry-leading benefits that are aimed at strengthening the health and financial wellness of our employees and their dependents. Check out our offerings for family planning, financial growth, personal development and more at: https://careers.datadoghq.com/benefits/
Compensation + Benefits
Offers 401(K)
Make pre-tax or Roth contributions towards your retirement through Fidelity, and choose from many low-cost Vanguard mutual funds.
Offers disability insurance
Datadogs automatically receive short-term and long-term disability coverage which provides income replacement in the event you are unable to work due to qualified illness, injury or pregnancy.
Offers charitable contribution matching
Datadog Cares is our philanthropy program. Our aim is to support our global communities and help our employees support causes that are meaningful to them through donation & volunteering opportunities.
Provides 401(K) matching
Datadog's 401(K) plan matches 100% of your deferral up to your first $2,000.
Offers life insurance
Datadog provides life insurance at no cost to you. You also have the option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for you, your spouse and dependents.
Provides a pension
Provides adoption assistance
Datadog offers $10,000 annually in Fertility Reimbursement and Adoption Assistance, and $3,000 annually towards a reproductive care wallet.
Hosts company-sponsored family events
Datadog's Community Guild, Parents, sponsoring various family events. We've previously hosted puppet shows, language classes, dance parties, Bring Your Child to Work Day, and more.
Offers generous parental leave
Datadog parents may take up to twelve weeks of paid bonding leave with benefits. Birthing parents may take up to an additional four paid weeks.
Provides an onsite Mother's Room
Offers childcare benefits
In addition to FSA Dependent Care benefits, Datadogs are eligible to receive up to $2,000 annually to assist with child care (up to age 5).
Provides family medical leave
Provides fertility benefits
Datadog offers $10,000 annually in Fertility Reimbursement and Adoption Assistance, and $3,000 annually towards a reproductive care wallet.
Offers company equity
Datadog offers Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to new hires, subject to a time-based vesting requirement tied to employment.
Offers performance bonuses
Datadog continuously reviews employees who demonstrate strong performance and are eligible for a total compensation refresher.
Provides home-office stipend for remote employees
We offer commuter programs for hybrid employees. We offer reimbursement for Wi-Fi, cell phones, and office equipment for fully remote workers.
Offers competitive compensation and rewards package
Offers employee stock purchase plan
Datadog's employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) is a voluntary program that allows you to purchase company shares stock at a discount.
Provides relocation assistance
Designated President's Club
Offers dental insurance
Datadog offers two comprehensive dental plans that cover preventive, minor and major care services.
Offers health insurance
Datadog's health insurance plan with UHC allows you to choose between three medical plans with various coverage. We also offer and contribute to your Health Savings Account.
Offers vision insurance
Datadog offers a comprehensive vision plan that covers exams, lenses, contact lenses and frames.
Offers transgender health care benefits
Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Datadog's Flexible Spending Account allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision expenses incurred.
Offers pet insurance
Datadog's pet insurance benefit grants you coverage through Petco. In addition, you are eligible for a one-time pet adoption subsidy of $250.
Offers mental health benefits
Datadog offers up to 10 free appointments with Spring Health mental health practitioners each year for you and your dependents age 6+.
Offers Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company Culture
Provides commuter benefits
With Datadog’s commuter benefits program, you save money by paying for your eligible transportation and parking expenses with before-tax dollars.
Some meals provided
Datadog offers locally catered lunches three times a week and kitchens stocked with snacks and beverages.
Offers legal assistance
Provides free snacks and drinks
Datadog offers a fully stocked kitchen with an unlimited amount of snacks, coffee, and great variation of drinks.
Employees provided with well-designed, comfortable workspace
Has a dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
We host several DEI-specific workshops to upskill Datadogs on topics like bias, behaviors of inclusion, and allyship.
Hiring practices promote diversity
We partner with external diversity job boards and partners to attract top talent. All interviewers go through interview training to reduce bias during the interview process.
Has a diversity manifesto
Offers diversity-based Employee Resource Groups
Our Community Guilds bring together groups of individuals based on common backgrounds or demographic factors, and are open to the allies who support them. Learn more at: https://careers.datadoghq.com/
Has a diversity recruitment program
We’re dedicated to building a more inclusive company and working constantly to improve our practices & foster diverse teams.
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Allows work from home occasionally
Provides work from home flexibility
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 hybrid work model
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Implements team-based strategic planning
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.
Promotes a people-first, social culture
Prioritizes real-world impact of work in decision-making processes
Promotes a strong in-person office culture
Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Hosts in-person revenue kickoff meetings
Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace
Policies promote a low-ego, team-driven culture
Leadership is transparent and communicative
Documented policies and procedures to protect employee privacy and data
Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction
Provides resources to build team camaraderie
Encourages autonomy and ownership from employees
Managers offer consistent feedback loops
Provides modern technology across teams
Employee feedback used to shape policies and strategy
Work-Life Balance + Wellbeing
Offers company-sponsored outings
We pride ourselves on our engaging company outings that create an environment for all teams to interact with one another outside of the day-to-day work.
Offers fitness stipend
Your health is a priority. Datadog reimburses 75% of qualified fitness-related expenses up to $100 a month.for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and dependents under 18.
Partners with nonprofits
Offers wellness programs
Your health is a priority. Datadog reimburses 75% of qualified expenses up to $100 a month.for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and dependents under 18.
Has employee-led culture committees
Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Datadog Cares is our philanthropy program. Our aim is to support our global communities and help our employees support causes that are meaningful to them through donation & volunteering opportunities.
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Datadog provides monthly, and annual, Party-Pups to connect with colleagues across your office. Themes vary from paint nights, to dart throwing, to lego building.
Provides recreational clubs
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Flexibility provided during personal challenges
Offers generous PTO
We promote a healthy work life balance by providing a discretionary Paid Time Off policy that gives employees the freedom to take vacation time and personal days as needed.
Provides paid holidays
Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy
Provides bereavement leave
Offers paid volunteer time
Provides paid sick days
We promote a healthy work life balance by providing a discretionary Paid Time Off policy that gives employees the freedom to take vacation time and personal days as needed.
Offers a flexible time off policy
Career Growth + Development
Provides continuing education stipend
Depending on your department and desires, stipends to attend conferences or courses are offered by Datadog.
Offers mentorship program
Our mentorship program begins day one of your employment with us and will evolve throughout your career at Datadog.
Hosts Lunch and Learns
Provides personal development training
Offers apprenticeship programs
Datadog offers an embed program so that employees within specific departments have the opportunity to shadow others and learn about various career paths within the company.
Provides structured early-career growth opportunities
Supports employee-driven initiatives, not just top-down priorities
Provides training support and resources for AI adoption
Managers hold regular development check-ins
Job training & conferences
With access over 3,500 top-rated business, technical, and personal development courses, Datadog offers comprehensive training programs to all employees.
Provides online course subscriptions
Allows employees to pursue continuing education during work hours
We encourage our employees to set aside time for learning through the various learning platforms offered. We also offer an annual Learning Week, which our Talent Development team runs.
Provides virtual coaching services
Provides structured onboarding for new employees
Provides opportunities to take on expanding responsibilities
Encourages knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration
Provides formal manager training and leadership development
Provides customized development tracks
Documented career progression frameworks
Encourages lateral mobility to expand skills and impact
Promote from within
Documented path to leadership development
