Datadog

Started great, office politics took over - Strategy and Operations Associate Datadog Employee Review

2.0

Sep 27, 2025

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Pros

- Team members knowledgeable and genuinely try to be helpful with however little time they have - Office is gorgeous and the perks/amenities are nice, if you have time to use them (never got to take a yoga/pilates class or a meditation session, but I did eat breakfast there almost daily because I had no time to before I got into the office) - Flexible hybrid work policy, international-friendly if you need to work remote briefly

Cons

- Misalignment of goals/outlooks/process amongst different layers of leadership - Goalposts move with no warning or notice until after a project is concluded and suddenly leadership opinion on the outcome changes - Busy season lasts half the year and is extremely intense with minimal preparation/training - Your specific role/scope may not be clear until a few months in

Datadog Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you found positives in your colleagues, the office environment, and the flexibility of hybrid work. We’re also sorry to hear about the challenges you faced with shifting priorities, leadership alignment, and support during demanding periods. Feedback like this is important, and we appreciate you taking the time to provide it. We wish you success in your next role.

Started great, office politics took over - Strategy and Operations Associate Datadog Employee Review

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