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.
Datadog's Benefits
Designated President's Club
Offers company equity
Datadog offers Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to new hires, subject to a time-based vesting requirement tied to employment.
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.
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.
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 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).
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 adoption assistance
Datadog offers $10,000 annually in Fertility Reimbursement and Adoption Assistance, and $3,000 annually towards a reproductive care wallet.
Provides an onsite Mother's Room
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 dental insurance
Datadog offers two comprehensive dental plans that cover preventive, minor and major care services.
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 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 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 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 vision insurance
Datadog offers a comprehensive vision plan that covers exams, lenses, contact lenses and frames.
Offers 401(K)
Make pre-tax or Roth contributions towards your retirement through Fidelity, and choose from many low-cost Vanguard mutual funds.
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.
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 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 401(K) matching
Datadog's 401(K) plan matches 100% of your deferral up to your first $2,000.
