Benefits at Datadog

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/

Financial + Retirement

401(K)

Make pre-tax or Roth contributions towards your retirement through Fidelity, and choose from many low-cost Vanguard mutual funds.

401(K) matching

Datadog's 401(K) plan matches 100% of your deferral up to your first $2,000.

Company equity

Datadog offers Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to new hires, subject to a time-based vesting requirement tied to employment.

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.

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.

Performance bonus

Datadog continuously reviews employees who demonstrate strong performance and are eligible for a total compensation refresher.

Child Care + Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Datadog offers $10,000 annually in Fertility Reimbursement and Adoption Assistance, and $3,000 annually towards a reproductive care wallet.

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).

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.

Family medical leave

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.

Fertility benefits

Datadog offers $10,000 annually in Fertility Reimbursement and Adoption Assistance, and $3,000 annually towards a reproductive care wallet.

Office Perks

Commuter benefits

With Datadog’s commuter benefits program, you save money by paying for your eligible transportation and parking expenses with before-tax dollars.

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.

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.

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.

Free snacks and drinks

Datadog offers a fully stocked kitchen with an unlimited amount of snacks, coffee, and great variation of drinks.

Some meals provided

Datadog offers locally catered lunches three times a week and kitchens stocked with snacks and beverages.

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.

Mother's room

Professional Development

Continuing education stipend

Depending on your department and desires, stipends to attend conferences or courses are offered by Datadog.

Customized development tracks

Job training & conferences

With access over 3,500 top-rated business, technical, and personal development courses, Datadog offers comprehensive training programs to all employees.

Mentorship program

Our mentorship program begins day one of your employment with us and will evolve throughout your career at Datadog.

Online course subscriptions available

Promote from within

Lunch and learns

Continuing education available 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.

Personal development training

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.

Diversity

Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff

Diversity manifesto

Mandated unconscious bias training

We host several DEI-specific workshops to upskill Datadogs on topics like bias, behaviors of inclusion, and allyship.

Diversity 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/

Hiring practices that 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.

Diversity recruitment program

We’re dedicated to building a more inclusive company and working constantly to improve our practices & foster diverse teams.

Health Insurance + Wellness

Dental insurance

Datadog offers two comprehensive dental plans that cover preventive, minor and major care services.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vision insurance

Datadog offers a comprehensive vision plan that covers exams, lenses, contact lenses and frames.

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.

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+.

Culture

Volunteer in 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.

Flexible work schedule

Open door policy

Open office floor plan

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.

Team based strategic planning

OKR operational model

Employee resource groups

Employee-led culture committees

Quarterly engagement surveys

Hybrid work model

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.

In-person revenue kickoff

President's club

Vacation + Time Off

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.

Paid holidays

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.

Unlimited vacation policy

Flexible time off

Bereavement leave benefits

Additional Perks + Benefits

At Datadog, we work to evolve the benefits we offer based on feedback from our employees annually. Our employees are at the core of our company and we strive to continually make them feel supported in every facet.

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