Disappointing at all Levels - Anonymous employee Datadog Employee Review

1.0
6 Apr 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Immediate managers. Some teammates and co-workers.

Cons

Disappointing experience. Managers are generally not good leaders or communicators. Political environment. Introverted, uninspiring founders; invoke fear because not friendly. Product Security and Quality aren't prioritized. White male/macho culture. Jokes in poor taste in public channels and team events. Founders do not set respectful tone by example. Would not refer friends as job candidates. Alcohol-rich environment; drinking to inebriation, hungover employees not unusual. Minority of good leaders rendered invisible by amateurish management culture. Company unlikely to make substantive changes based on feedback.

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5.0
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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

4.0
18 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Datadog has a strong product, smart coworkers, and a fast paced environment that teaches you a lot quickly. I learned a tremendous amount about observability, technical discovery, outbound prospecting, and how modern engineering organizations operate. The company has also gives reps exposure to large accounts and technical conversations early in their careers.

Cons

The ramp for newer AEs can feel steep, especially in a hgihly competitive outbound environment. Success often depends on timing, territory, pipeline momentum, and consistent coaching. There can also be a significant pressure tied to activity metrics and pipeline generations, which may be difficult for reps still developing confidence and process consistency.

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