Join Datadog as an Engineering Compensation Partner to shape compensation strategies in a fast-growing tech environment.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 9 hours ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Engineering Compensation Partner at Datadog, the individual will engage daily with various teams to shape and implement compensation strategies that align with the company's rapid growth. Key skills include a deep understanding of compensation data and trends, particularly in the tech sector, as well as the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. This position is ideal for someone with over five years of experience in compensation, particularly within high-growth SaaS environments. Datadog's emphasis on collaboration and culture further enhances the appeal of this emerging function.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 3 months ago — first seen on Joblaze July 14, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page November 4, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,000).
- Starts above 53% of 1474 comparable senior other roles we track (median $140,000 across 196 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Engineering Compensation Partner 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 $143,000–$209,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Engineering Compensation Partner 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 senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Engineering Compensation Partner role at Datadog.
From the original posting
We’re building the Compensation functions with the People team to scale with and support one of the fastest growing companies in tech. We're experiencing tremendous growth worldwide, and you will be key to incentivizing and rewarding employees on this exciting path. As one of the first people in an emerging function, you have a unique opportunity to put your stamp on the role and set the path for the future.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate closely with global business recruiting team on offers in real time as a trusted advisor
- Consult with and influence HR Business Partners, Recruiting, and Managers + Leadership to help drive compensation decisions and strategy critical for our Go To Market functions (sale, marketing)
- Use external data and a strong understanding of our business, maintain a competitive and current job catalog for all of our Technical Solutions and General & Administration teams
- Provide regular updates on industry trends and best practices, especially with respect to stock, to help ensure our overall Compensation strategy is highly competitive
- Partner with compensation colleagues to support the compensation team’s internal data gathering, modeling, analytics, reporting, and insights, using recruiting intelligence, manager knowledge, and benchmarking surveys to make sure our compensation approach is market-leading, scalable, and internally aligned
- Identify when our standard program is not meeting the needs of the business and proactively suggest improvements
Who You Are:
- Experience in 5+ years of Compensation work, with expert-level understanding of compensation survey data and providers, and industry best practices
- You have supported technical solutions and/or general administration teams understand how to align compensation strategies to drive performance and retention.
- You’ve worked in public or high-growth SaaS/technology companies, ideally supporting global teams including Technical Solutions organizations.
- You are both analytically rigorous and business savvy, able to translate data into actionable insights and influence decisions across cross-functional stakeholders.
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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