Join Datadog as a Compensation Specialist to support executive compensation and collaborate across teams in a hybrid work environment.
Posted by employer 8 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 3 hours ago
What you'll build
- Analyze complex business problems using data
- Support design and administration of executive compensation programs
- Assist with annual executive compensation planning processes
- Support compensation planning for new countries and markets
- Support compensation due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
Must have
- 4+ years of compensation or related experience
- Attention to detail and analytically driven
- Experience leading efforts around market pricing
- Experience in executive compensation
Nice to have
- Collaborative, self-starter mindset
- Some understanding of RSUs and other equity offerings
- Workday experience preferred
Requirements
- Experience
- 4+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Compensation Specialist at Datadog focuses on managing and enhancing executive compensation programs while addressing complex compensation challenges across various business functions. Key skills include expertise in market pricing, compensation planning, and a strong analytical mindset, with a preference for candidates experienced in executive compensation. This role is ideal for professionals with at least four years in compensation or related fields, particularly those who thrive in collaborative environments. Datadog emphasizes a culture of personal development and teamwork, supporting a hybrid work model.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 8, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page October 8, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,000).
- Starts above 61% of 1306 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 178 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Compensation Specialist, Executive role remote?
- It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA.
- What's the salary range?
- Datadog lists $116,000–$155,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Compensation Specialist, Executive role.
- Where is the role based?
- Datadog is hiring for this position in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Datadog targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Compensation Specialist, Executive role at Datadog.
From the original posting
We’re hiring a Compensation Specialist to join the compensation team as we continue to grow! Compensation at Datadog is a data-driven team dedicated to constantly improving the way we hire, develop, and support our most valuable asset: our people.
In this role, you will support core compensation programs while developing particular expertise in executive compensation, compensation planning for new-market entry, and mergers and acquisitions. You will partner with stakeholders across the People team, Finance, Legal, Tax, Payroll, and other business functions to analyze complex compensation questions and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
Whether you're looking to learn from the best or be the best, the People team is dedicated to furthering personal development and team success.
What You’ll Do:
- Analyze complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources to provide insight to decision-makers including PBPs, People Leadership, and other Senior Leadership at Datadog
- Support the design, administration, and governance of executive compensation programs, including executive benchmarking and compensation-related materials for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee
- Assist with annual executive compensation planning processes and the preparation and validation of compensation data used in public-company disclosures
- Support compensation planning for entry into new countries and markets, including market-pricing approaches, salary structures, statutory compensation requirements, pay practices, and implementation considerations
- Support compensation due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions, including employee census reviews, job and level mapping, compensation comparisons, incentive and equity analyses, retention planning, and compensation harmonization
- Partner closely with People Business Partners to provide relevant compensation analyses
Who you are:
- 4+ of compensation or related experience
- Attention to detail and analytically driven
- Experience leading efforts around market pricing, annual compensation cycles, compensation plan/structure design
- Experience in executive compensation and compensation committee preparation a strong plus
- A collaborative, self-starter mindset with the ability to flex and think critically
- Some understanding of RSUs and other equity offerings
- The ability to distill large and complex data sets into digestible, relevant points supporting recommendations
- A commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and utilizing appropriate tact and professionalism
- Awareness of global compensation principles and regulations
- Ability to balance multiple priorities
- Workday experience preferred
Benefits and Growth:
- New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
#LI-Hybrid
Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
About Datadog:
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