Datadog

What is Datadog?

Datadog is the leading cloud-native observability and security platform. It unifies infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, real user monitoring, security monitoring, and AI observability into a single SaaS platform.

Founded in 2010 in New York by Olivier Pomel and Alexis Lê-Quôc, Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) now serves tens of thousands of customers globally, from startups to Fortune 500s. The company has grown into one of the most influential infrastructure software companies of the cloud era.

Where will I work?

Datadog operates a hybrid model with hubs in New York (HQ), Boston, Denver, Paris, Dublin, Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney. Remote and hybrid roles are available in most major hiring regions.

What is the Datadog team like?

Datadog has been named to Built In''s Best Places to Work in 2026 and is consistently recognised by Built In Boston and Built In NYC. The team is engineering-led, French-American by founding DNA, with a culture that takes time off and craft seriously.

Work-Life Balance

Datadog operates Unlimited PTO and managers actively nudge employees to take time off if utilisation drops. The average employee takes 4-5 weeks. The French founders have helped shape a healthy culture around vacation use.

Perks and Benefits

• Unlimited PTO (managers actively encourage usage)
• Generous paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• Mental health support
• Generous parental leave
• Equity (Datadog is publicly traded)
• 401(k) matching
• Catered lunches at offices
• Continuing education and conferences