About Datadog
The cloud monitoring platform engineers love
Key Highlights
- Public company (NYSE: DDOG) - strong equity upside
- 26,000+ enterprise customers including Netflix & Samsung
- NYC headquarters with offices in Paris, Dublin, Sydney
- $1.5B raised from Sequoia, IVP, and Index Ventures
Datadog (NYSE: DDOG) is a leading cloud observability platform that provides monitoring and analytics for applications, infrastructure, and logs. Trusted by over 26,000 customers including major companies like Netflix, Samsung, and Airbnb, Datadog is headquartered in New York City. The company went ...
🎁 Benefits
Datadog offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a flexible remote work policy. Employees also benefit from a learning ...
🌟 Culture
Datadog fosters an engineering-first culture, with 70% of its workforce comprising engineers. The company emphasizes a strong focus on solving complex...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Datadog is hiring a Lead Engineering Manager for their Applied AI team to oversee the development of natural language interfaces and conversational AI systems. You'll work with technologies like Python and machine learning to enhance user interactions. This role requires experience in managing engineering teams and expertise in AI technologies.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in engineering management, with experience leading teams focused on AI technologies — you've successfully guided projects that involve natural language processing and conversational interfaces. Your technical expertise includes machine learning and data analysis, allowing you to support your team in overcoming complex challenges. You value collaboration and have a proven track record of working cross-functionally with product and research teams to deliver impactful AI solutions.
You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders — you understand the importance of fostering a positive team culture and are committed to the growth and development of your engineers and applied scientists. You thrive in a hybrid work environment, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to create a harmonious work-life balance.
What you'll do
As the Engineering Manager for Applied AI, you will lead a team of engineers and applied scientists in building natural language query systems and conversational agents — your leadership will drive the delivery of high-quality AI capabilities that enhance user interactions with Datadog's platform. You will own the technical execution of projects, ensuring that your team meets deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality.
You will be responsible for guiding the development of systems that capture user intent and feedback, continuously improving model quality and training processes. Your role will involve collaborating with product and research teams to define project scopes and objectives, ensuring alignment with company goals. You will also mentor your team members, providing support and guidance to help them grow in their careers.
What we offer
At Datadog, we prioritize a collaborative and creative office culture that fosters innovation — we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Our hybrid workplace model allows for flexibility, ensuring that you can create a work-life harmony that suits your needs. Join us in transforming how users interact with our platform through cutting-edge AI technologies.
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