Engineering Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have a proven track record of leading engineering teams, ideally with experience in observability or related fields. Your background includes a deep understanding of APIs and infrastructure, and you thrive at the intersection of technical leadership and developer experience. You are passionate about building systems that empower other engineering teams and have a strong focus on well-designed APIs. You understand the importance of observability-first thinking and are eager to guide technical direction across multiple language SDKs. You have experience working cross-functionally with product teams and are skilled at ensuring that instrumentation is both powerful and easy to adopt.

Desirable

Experience with APM tools or OpenTelemetry is a plus, as is familiarity with various programming languages and frameworks. You should be comfortable navigating complex technical discussions and have a knack for mentoring and developing talent within your team.

What you'll do

As the Engineering Manager for APM SDK Capabilities, you will lead a senior team responsible for building the core infrastructure that underpins Datadog’s tracing libraries. You will partner with APM and OpenTelemetry product teams to shape the technical direction and ensure that the developer experience remains smooth and consistent. Your role will involve guiding your team through the development of configuration systems, startup-time validation, and extension points that work seamlessly across various services and languages. You will also be responsible for fostering a collaborative environment where your team can thrive and innovate.

What we offer

Datadog provides a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the observability landscape. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with talented professionals across the organization. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in shaping the future of observability and empowering thousands of engineering teams worldwide.