Incredible Place to Work - Software Engineer Datadog Employee Review

5.0
Jul 1, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Strong engineering culture. The management layer are all engineers. The cofounders are both technical and get it. The product managers all have some technical experience, and PMs typically have more than one team under their umbrella, which results in a lot of technical freedom and influence. - Strong product development culture. Thinking big is encouraged, and roadblocks to product development are discovered and eliminated. Spending time to make the product work well is valued. - Engineering ownership. We don't have a QA team. You are responsible for developing the feature, monitoring it, supporting it. You own it. Some people don't like this and can't handle the ownership, but if you like responsibility, this company is for you. - Strong company, product, and financials.

Cons

Honestly, it's really hard to think of cons. I'll be here for a few years at least.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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