One of the Best Startups!! - Anonymous employee Datadog Employee Review

5.0
May 30, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Datadog has one of the greatest start up cultures i've ever been apart of. Aside from the great perks and incredible work/life balance, they are always open to new ideas and thinking outside the box. Communication flows perfectly from leadership and we have a great vision of the future of the organization. They work extra hard at making sure that everyone has the tools they need to succeed in their role and grow within the organization.

Cons

I gained 10 pounds after starting from the catered lunches and fully stocked snacks/fridge. But then I lost it because they reimburse for gym memberships!

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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