Disappointing at all Levels - Anonymous employee Datadog Employee Review

1.0
Apr 6, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Immediate managers. Some teammates and co-workers.

Cons

Disappointing experience. Managers are generally not good leaders or communicators. Political environment. Introverted, uninspiring founders; invoke fear because not friendly. Product Security and Quality aren't prioritized. White male/macho culture. Jokes in poor taste in public channels and team events. Founders do not set respectful tone by example. Would not refer friends as job candidates. Alcohol-rich environment; drinking to inebriation, hungover employees not unusual. Minority of good leaders rendered invisible by amateurish management culture. Company unlikely to make substantive changes based on feedback.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

People first culture, endless opportunities to grow, learn new things beyond your role’s scope and get promoted

Cons

Compensation on a lower end

1.0
May 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stock options and gym reimbursement

Cons

Datadog is a very toxic place especially if you’re in a non-tech role where you are deprioritized and uncared for. Talent acquisition has terrible, selfish leaders who only care about themselves and pushing their teams past their limits. Your colleagues will backstab you again and again to gain preferential treatment. The leaders encourage this type of behavior and get excited and make jokes about it. Additionally,I It is an environment riddled with sexism and racism — is it not 2026? NYC at that? The lack of resources and support compared to engineering is astounding. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Many of the good reviews are fake or are by people who perpetuate the toxic culture. The only good thing is the stock options. Stay far away from this place!

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