Incompitent management - Software Engineering Manager Datadog Employee Review

3.0
Nov 1, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great pay. Good Hours. Beautiful Campus.

Cons

Upper Management is really stupid. They continuously revoke headcount midway through the hiring process. They can't come up with a strategy that will last more than a quarter. I'm honestly surprised they can keep the lights on let alone run a company.

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Datadog Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. The tech sector as a whole has had to navigate through a tumultuous market environment this year, and we've inevitably had to pivot and adapt to the same. Adaptability is a core component of or culture, and one we seek in employees and leadership alike. We will continue to grow and scale in the ever-changing world of tech, navigating the challenges with that same adaptability in order to course correct and innovate for what our customers need. Thank you for your continued impact and understanding.

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