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

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
2.0
Jul 30, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

great perks cool office and events a lot of great people work there besides leaders

Cons

leadership needs some serious training on how to manage their employees favoritism is how you get promotions they do not care at all about diversity just growing the company to keep up with turnover

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Datadog Response
4y
Thank you for sharing your candid feedback. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels they can succeed and grow, and we're sincerely sorry that wasn't the overall experience you had with us at Datadog. We're actively building internal programming and hosting trainings that educate employees and leaders around allyship and unconscious bias in order to better foster an inclusive culture for all. Feedback like this helps us continue to grow and improve as we seek to become a better and more inclusive company for our employees every day. We appreciate you taking the time to leave this review, and will do all we can to learn from our missteps.
2.0
Feb 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, wellness programs, and catered office lunches three times a week (but no 401k). The company's innovative products also provide valuable experience in the tech industry.

Cons

Despite the strong benefits, the company does not cover parking expenses, leading to additional personal costs. In-office attendance is monitored via IP addresses, but there is no accessible method for employees to track their own in-office days. The workload is often overwhelming, with too many accounts assigned, leading to burnout. There is a perception of favoritism within leadership, which affects team morale and advancement opportunities. Compensation is considered low relative to the demanding workload. Additionally, promotions are challenging to obtain, and managerial support is lacking. Notably, after submitting a disability accommodation request, I was let go, raising concerns about the company's commitment to supporting employees with disabilities.

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Datadog Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your feedback on both the positives, such as our benefits and innovative products, as well as the areas where we can improve. We take concerns about workload, compensation, and transparency seriously. Fairness and equity are important to us. We continuously assess our policies to ensure employees feel supported in their roles and have clear pathways for growth, and we are always looking for ways to improve communication around promotions, assignments, and management support. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for our employees. If you have additional concerns regarding your experience, we encourage you to share them through our anonymous third-party provider, EthicsPoint - https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/52231/index.html Your feedback helps us improve, and we appreciate the time you took to share your perspective.
1.0
Nov 6, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay and good stock RSUs.

Cons

DEI content encompasses 15-25% of Engineering All Hands meetings. Atmosphere is hostile to any beliefs different than their majority liberal ideology, even if you just stayed silent. Very exclusive and intolerant. They also culture an environment of victimhood, everyone is offended and a victim of something here.

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Datadog Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We take concerns about performance management and workplace culture seriously. Performance Improvement Plans are intended as developmental tools, and we are committed to applying them transparently and consistently. If you’d like to provide more details about your concerns, please use our anonymous platform, EthicsPoint, at https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/52231/index.html We’ll continue striving to create a fair and inclusive workplace.
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