Datadog
Datadog Compensation & Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Datadog offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. We cover 90% of employee health insurance premiums and offer multiple plan options, including HDHP, PPO, and EPO plans, along with HSA and FSA options to meet different needs. We provide a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to the first $2,000, with a one-year vesting period, to help employees plan for the future.
We also offer a discretionary PTO policy, 11 paid company holidays, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Employees receive a monthly stipend that can be used toward wellness, gym memberships, or home office expenses. Additional perks include commuter benefits or parking reimbursement (where applicable), on-site or subsidized meals and snacks in many offices, company-wide offsites and team events, and other programs such as pet insurance and technology support — all designed to enhance the day-to-day employee experience.
Our approach to benefits is thoughtful and continuously evolving. We regularly benchmark our plans against market data, review employer contributions annually, and actively solicit employee feedback. During open enrollment, we provide clear, plain-language guides and host Q&A sessions to ensure employees feel informed and supported in their decisions. This ongoing evaluation helps us maintain a benefits package that is competitive, meaningful, and aligned with what employees value most.
At Datadog, we view compensation and benefits as a key part of the overall employee experience. Our programs are designed not only to be competitive in the market, but also to meaningfully support employees through different life stages and personal priorities. As our company grows, we continue to refine and enhance our offerings to ensure they reflect both employee feedback and our commitment to supporting wellbeing, flexibility, and long-term success.
Datadog Employee Perspectives
I think that our range of benefits show how much we put people in the center of things. We have the same Datadog benefit philosophy and categories, but we adjust the benefits depending on the country.
Here, we mean it when we say we’re employee-focused. We want to make sure we focus on everything and have a truly inclusive environment that’s reflected in our benefits and fosters the needs of all people here.
