Great for Engineering, Poor for Marketing - Anonymous employee Datadog Employee Review

2.0
2 Nov 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

In general, the atmosphere and culture is great. People are eager to learn and help you learn.

Cons

The story is not the same for marketing, however. The marketing department is completely governed by politics. The management shows very little respect for many; while they encourage any advice, comments or concerns, management will hold whatever voiced against you for the remainder of your time there. The fact is, while a marketing employee, you are replaceable-- and they will not let you forget it.

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5.0
9 June 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
30 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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