Datadog Referral Bonus Program Overview

Datadog offers a competitive employee referral bonus program aimed at attracting top talent across various roles, including tech and product positions. Below is a detailed overview of the referral bonus estimates and guidelines, especially tailored for tech and product roles, along with a brief mention of other roles.

Referral Bonus Details

Eligibility

• Referrer: Must be a current Datadog employee.
• Candidate: Should not already be in Datadog's recruitment database or involved in the hiring process.
• Roles Covered: Primarily tech and product roles, but the program extends to other positions as well.

Bonus Estimates for Tech/Product Roles

• Software Engineer: $5,000
• Product Manager: $4,000
• Data Scientist: $4,500
• DevOps Engineer: $5,000
• UI/UX Designer: $3,500

Bonus Estimates for Other Roles

• Sales Executive: $2,500
• Marketing Coordinator: $2,000
• HR Specialist: $2,000

Payment Structure

• The referral bonus is typically paid out in two installments:
  1. First Installment: 50% after the referred candidate has completed 90 days of employment.
  2. Second Installment: Remaining 50% after the referred candidate has completed 6 months of employment.

Conditions

• Both the referring employee and the referred candidate must be actively employed by Datadog at the time of each installment payment.
• In the case of multiple referrals for the same candidate, the bonus is awarded to the first employee who submitted the referral.

Additional Guidelines

• Submission Process: Referrals must be submitted through the official Datadog referral portal or as directed by the HR department.
• Communication: Referring employees should ensure