Datadog

Interesting Problems, Shady Management - Software Engineer II Datadog Employee Review

2.0

Jun 5, 2025

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Pros

Most engineers at Datadog are high performers working on interesting and impactful projects. You'll likely learn a lot from being an engineer here and be exposed to new and relevant technology.

Cons

There is a lack of transparency between managers and engineers. The company likes to brag that it's never had to conduct layoffs, but they have a tendency to "disappear" engineers with no warning or formal process while citing performance. Managers are, unfortunately, not your allies here. Management expects engineers to onboard quickly with minimal support and guidance, and is quick to blame engineers for any missed deadlines

Datadog Response

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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you found value in the engineering work and the learning opportunities at Datadog. We're sorry to hear your concerns about transparency and performance management. We strive to provide clarity and fairness in our processes. Your input will be shared with the appropriate teams as part of our ongoing effort to strengthen employee experience. Should you wish to share more, we invite you to do so confidentially via EthicsPoint: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/52231/index.html

Interesting Problems, Shady Management - Software Engineer II Datadog Employee Review

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