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      Toxic, discriminatory culture hidden behind “fast growth” image - Anonymous employee Datadog Employee Review

      1.0
      4 Nov 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      This company hides behind flashy branding and “diversity” slogans, but the reality is toxic. Leadership protects a white male inner circle where bias, racism, and sexism go unchecked. Women and people of color are undermined, excluded from opportunities, and pushed out. Speaking up is punished, while favoritism and retaliation are the norm. HR is not neutral. They cover for management, silence complaints, and pretend to “coach” employees who are actually being set up to fail. If you are not part of the frat style culture, you are treated as expendable. They do not value integrity, fairness, or respect. Anyone considering working here should think twice.

      Cons

      Racist and sexist culture Retaliation against employees who advocate for themselves HR protects management, not employees No real support or career development for women or minorities Toxic favoritism and frat boy politics

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      Datadog Response
      5mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We take concerns related to discrimination and retaliation very seriously, and no one should feel unsupported or marginalized in their workplace. Because these allegations are important to review thoroughly, we encourage you to share any additional detail through our confidential third-party reporting channel, EthicsPoint: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/52231/index.html This allows the appropriate teams to assess your concerns confidentially. We appreciate the contributions you made during your time with Datadog and wish you the best moving forward.

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      5.0
      9 June 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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
      30 May 2026
      Talent acquisition
      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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