Datadog is hiring. 884 roles open right now.
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[00] STOCK
INTERVIEW PREP
14 interview questions for Datadog (4 from real candidates)
[01] HIRING NOW
Live from their career page.
Numbers refresh daily. Every role tracked here was pulled straight from Datadog's ATS, not an aggregator.
Open roles
884
Posted (30d)
89
-12.7% vs prior
Posted (7d)
25
Posted range
$149K – 198K
Base, from posted ranges
Most-hired roles · last 90 days
[02] HIRING PULSE
Datadog's hiring pulse.
We re-scan Datadog's career page every few minutes and keep the full posting history, so these counts come from the board itself, not an aggregator.
Posted (7d)
25
Posted (30d)
81
Posted (90d)
309
Scanned every few minutes · newest tracked posting May 22, 2026
[03] COMPENSATION
What Datadog pays.
Solid but rarely exceptional. Senior engineers might see $200K to $350K at successful enterprise companies.
By level · reported by current and former Datadog employees on Levels.fyi
Data Scientist
Source: Levels.fyi| Level | Total | Base | Equity | Bonus | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist I | $147K | $132K | $15K | $0K | 5 |
| Data Scientist II | $232K | $159K | $73K | $0K | 3 |
Product Designer
Source: Levels.fyi| Level | Total | Base | Equity | Bonus | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Designer I | $144K | $119K | $24K | $1K | 3 |
| Product Designer II | $208K | $156K | $52K | $0K | 9 |
| Senior Product Designer | $308K | $184K | $124K | $0K | 3 |
Product Manager
Source: Levels.fyi| Level | Total | Base | Equity | Bonus | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Manager 1 | $208K | $140K | $39K | $29K | 12 |
| Product Manager 2 | $234K | $174K | $56K | $4K | 8 |
| Senior Product Manager | $348K | $212K | $114K | $22K | 12 |
| Staff Product Manager | $468K | $260K | $208K | $0K | 3 |
Source: Levels.fyi · median across reported samples
Concrete perks mentioned in job postings
- New hire stock equity (RSUs)
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development
- Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program
- Free global mental health benefits
- Generous global benefits
- Competitive salary and equity package
- 401(k) plan and match
- Paid time off
- Fitness reimbursements
[04] IN THEIR OWN WORDS
How Datadog pitches itself.
“AI-Powered Observability and Security”
The integrated platform for monitoring & security
Source: datadoghq.com
[05] VISA SPONSORSHIP
Hiring international candidates.
Datadog has a documented USCIS H-1B petition history.
Sponsors H1B · USCIS-confirmed petitioner
Source: USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub. Classifications: yes (5+ approvals), conditional (1-4), no (0).
[06] WHAT TO EXPECT
What happens after you apply.
Crowdsourced from 15 Scoutify users who applied to Datadog in the last 12 months. We see every application because we sent it, then we observe what comes back.
Median cycle length (apply to terminal outcome): 3 days.
Based on 37 applications from 15 Scoutify users · last 12 months
[07] WHERE THEY'RE HIRING
The cities Datadog is hiring in.
Every active role mapped to its posted city. Use this to gauge whether Datadogis actually hiring where you live, or skewed somewhere you'd need to relocate.
Top cities by open roles
Remote: 36 positions
+32 more locations
[08] OFFICES
Where Datadog works.
Headquartered at New York City. So you know where you'd report before you apply.
Office data © OpenStreetMap contributors
[10] KEY FACTS
Founded
2010
Listed on
DDOG
Nasdaq
Data: Wikidata (CC0) · Q16248637
[11] IN THE NEWS
Datadog in the headlines.
Recent press coverage, pulled from Google News. Worth a scan before an interview or a cold email: funding rounds, launches, and leadership changes are the fastest way to sound current.
Source: Google News. Last 12 months.
[12] ABOUT
What Datadog does, and who fits.
Datadog provides observability and security solutions for modern businesses.
Datadog is a leading observability and security platform that integrates applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into a single solution. By leveraging AI, it helps businesses detect and resolve issues proactively, ensuring smooth operations and enhanced performance.
Founded
2010
HQ
New York City
Founder
—
Employees
—
Source: Wikidata · QID Q16248637
[13] TECH STACK
What Datadog actually builds with.
Pulled from the technologies, languages, frameworks, and tools mentioned across Datadog's recent job descriptions. AWS shows up most often. A reflection of the actual day-to-day stack, not just whatever's on GitHub.
Counts = distinct job postings mentioning each tech in a 20-job sample.
[14] AT DATADOG
The honest take.
Datadog fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, valuing creativity and work-life harmony.
[15] CAREER GROWTH
Where Datadog takes you next.
Good learning environment for building production systems at scale.
[16] INTERVIEW PREP
Going through their loop?
We collect real questions reported by candidates plus likely questions inferred from Datadog's open roles. Skim the process, prep the questions, save the timing for actually applying.
[17] HOW TO APPLY
Your resume lands in Greenhouse.
Datadog uses Greenhouse as their applicant tracking system. When you apply, your resume drops directly into their Greenhouse pipeline where recruiters review candidates in arrival order.
Scoutify watches Datadog's career page continuously. New openings show up here within minutes of posting. Early applicants get more attention because most recruiters review applications in the order they arrive.
One-tap coverage: Greenhouse is one of the portals Scoutify's auto-apply fills end to end. On an Auto-Apply plan, your saved profile and resume are submitted to Datadog the moment a matching role goes live.
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[20] FAQ
Questions people ask about Datadog.
Not covered here? Email support@scoutify.com.
Yes, Datadog does sponsor H1B visas for international candidates. This allows skilled professionals from around the world to apply for positions within the company and contribute to its growth. If you are an international candidate looking to join Datadog, you should feel encouraged to apply, as the company values diverse talent.
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