Toxic, discriminatory culture hidden behind “fast growth” image - Anonymous employee Datadog Employee Review

1.0
Nov 4, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This company hides behind flashy branding and “diversity” slogans, but the reality is toxic. Leadership protects a white male inner circle where bias, racism, and sexism go unchecked. Women and people of color are undermined, excluded from opportunities, and pushed out. Speaking up is punished, while favoritism and retaliation are the norm. HR is not neutral. They cover for management, silence complaints, and pretend to “coach” employees who are actually being set up to fail. If you are not part of the frat style culture, you are treated as expendable. They do not value integrity, fairness, or respect. Anyone considering working here should think twice.

Cons

Racist and sexist culture Retaliation against employees who advocate for themselves HR protects management, not employees No real support or career development for women or minorities Toxic favoritism and frat boy politics

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Datadog Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We take concerns related to discrimination and retaliation very seriously, and no one should feel unsupported or marginalized in their workplace. Because these allegations are important to review thoroughly, we encourage you to share any additional detail through our confidential third-party reporting channel, EthicsPoint: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/52231/index.html This allows the appropriate teams to assess your concerns confidentially. We appreciate the contributions you made during your time with Datadog and wish you the best moving forward.

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