What Datadog does
Cloud observability platform. Sydney is their main APAC office; technical SDR seats, well-paid.
The SDR opportunity at Datadog
SDR work at Datadog blends inbound qualification and outbound prospecting in the proportions typical of an Australian SaaS APAC office. Day to day, that means triaging inbound leads in the morning, two cold-call blocks across the day, and 1 to 3 discovery calls scheduled around them.
Quota structures at Datadog typically follow the Australian SDR norm: meeting-based targets of 8 to 12 qualified meetings per month, with accelerators above 100% attainment. Promotion to Account Executive typically lands in the 18 to 24 month window for consistent performers.
What you’ll earn as an SDR at Datadog
Datadog compensation tracks the standard Australian SaaS SDR bands in 2026. Specific offers vary by team, segment, and experience, but the underlying ranges are consistent across A$100M+ revenue ANZ SaaS companies:
- Junior SDR: A$66,500 base, A$90,000 to A$100,000 OTE
- SDR (standard): A$75,000 base, A$100,000 to A$115,000 OTE
- Senior SDR: A$86,000 base, A$115,000 to A$130,000 OTE
Top performers consistently above quota typically earn 15% to 20% beyond the published range high through accelerator tiers. For the full breakdown of how Australian SDR commission works, see how SDR commission actually works in Australia. For the broader salary context, see the full SDR salary breakdown.
Where Datadog hires SDRs
Datadog hires SDRs in Sydney. Most roles are posted as hybrid (typically 2 to 3 days in office).
How to apply for an SDR role at Datadog
The official Datadog careers page is the canonical place to find current openings:
For the full path from application to signed offer (resume, LinkedIn, mock cold call, negotiation), see how to get into tech sales in Australia. For the questions you’ll be asked at every interview round, see the SDR interview questions guide.
