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      Datadog

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      Datadog reviews

      4.0

      76% would recommend to a friend

      (1,603 total reviews)
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      Olivier Pomel

      91% approve of CEO

      77% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Culture & values

      3.9

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Senior management

      Datadog has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,603 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Datadog employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      2K reviews
      3.0
      Oct 13, 2020

      Lots of growth and growing pains

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Tons of technical challenges and a fun environment

      Cons

      Immature management, hard to change cultural norms

      1.0
      Nov 4, 2025

      Toxic, discriminatory culture hidden behind “fast growth” image

      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.
      2.0
      May 29, 2025

      Toxic environment - not the same company I joined

      Cs leader
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -High-performing, driven team that sets a strong standard—great place to learn and be challenged. -Supportive and collaborative peers who are both talented and enjoyable to work with. -Strong product with a clear value proposition and solid market fit—feels good to work on something impactful. -Fast-paced environment with lots of learning opportunities. You will know more than when you walked in the door.

      Cons

      -The company has shifted over time and now operates in a culture of fear and blame, particularly from senior leadership. -What was once a collaborative environment has become increasingly focused on cost-cutting and micromanagement. -Leadership—especially from the COO to senior customer success leaders—seems more invested in identifying who to exit next than in developing or retaining strong performers. -Earning potential is routinely chipped away through comp plan changes and shifting expectations, often without clear justification. -Transparency and trust have declined significantly, and psychological safety is lacking. -Unfortunately, this no longer feels like the company I was excited to join years ago.

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      Datadog Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your reflections. We’re pleased to hear that you valued the opportunity to work with talented peers and contribute to a high-performing, fast-paced team. It’s clear that aspects of your experience were meaningful to you, and we appreciate you highlighting them. We’re also sorry to hear that your experience at Datadog changed in ways that left you feeling disappointed. It’s never our intent for team members to feel unsupported or undervalued. Creating a workplace grounded in trust, respect, and open communication is important to us. If you're open to sharing more, we encourage you to do so through our third-party anonymous platform, EthicsPoint: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/52231/index.html Thank you again for your contributions. We wish you all the best in your next chapter.
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