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      Datadog

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      Datadog Engineer reviews

      2.9

      47% would recommend to a friend

      (2 total reviews)
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      Olivier Pomel

      47% approve of CEO

      47% positive business outlook

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      2.9

      Culture & values

      2.9

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.9

      Work/Life balance

      2.9

      Senior management

      2.9

      Career opportunities

      2.4

      Compensation and benefits

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      2 reviews
      1.0
      Jun 6, 2025

      Datadog ruined my life

      Engineer
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      Pros

      My colleges were nice people. Doing the best they could under difficult circumstances

      Cons

      I was the victim of an abusive manager who constantly manipulated, gasket, and verbally abused me. When I told him what he was doing and professionally asked him to stop constantly criticizing me in front of the team, he responded with a PIP made up of entirely false allegations. I had receipts showing they were all lies. HR did not care and sided with him. Since then I’ve developed severe depression, crippling anxiety, and have been unable to find decent work in this economy. I had a great career and was very successful before coming to Datadog. This company has ruined my life.

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      Datadog Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your perspective. We take all feedback seriously and regret that your experience at Datadog did not meet your expectations. While we can’t comment on individual employee matters, Datadog has established protocols for addressing concerns, including performance management and workplace conduct. These protocols are designed to ensure fair treatment and confidentiality for all parties involved. We recognize that this review reflects your personal experience, and we respect your decision not to engage further. We remain committed to upholding a respectful and inclusive workplace for every member of our team and wish you all the best in the future.
      1.0
      Oct 11, 2024

      Incompetent management - CYA culture

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      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Free lunch 3 days a week

      Cons

      The culture here is cover your a** and blame others. You can do everything right and still get PIPed as a way for managers to shift blame downwards. Incompetent management loom large here, many of whom have failed upwards during the tech boom of the 2010s. Because directors and most managers are untouchable, blame for any problems go to the ICs and they are the ones who suffer. PIPs are used in place of layoffs and as a way to avoid paying out annual stock grants. There is no severance. It makes management look good to know they saved the company thousands by firing employees while covering up for their own failures. Just because the product is good doesn't mean it's a good company to work for. You will regret working here.

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      Datadog Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. While it’s disappointing to hear about your experience, we value all perspectives as they help us improve. We take concerns about our performance management processes, workplace culture, and leadership accountability very seriously. Our goal is to create an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and treated fairly. Equipping managers to lead effectively and foster a positive, collaborative culture remains one of our top priorities. Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) are intended as developmental tools, which we are committed to applying transparently and consistently. If you’re open to sharing more details, we encourage you to reach out to your People Business Partner. Your insights are essential in helping us identify areas for improvement and grow as an organization. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts.
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