About the role
As an Engineering Manager I in Applied AI, you will lead a team of engineers and applied scientists working on one of these challenges. You will define technical direction, run short feedback loops, make deliberate decisions about what to pursue or stop, and work closely with product managers, research teams, and cross-functional partners to ship AI capabilities that matter.
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What they’re looking for
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- A people-focused manager with experience leading and mentoring engineers, able to develop strong engineering talent in a fast-moving domain
- A technical leader with deep expertise in one or more areas of AI or machine learning: large language models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), semantic search, agentic systems, deep learning, or NLP
- Well-versed in evaluation methodologies for AI systems, both offline benchmarks and online metrics
- A strong product instinct: able to anchor early-stage work in concrete customer problems, define success criteria before writing code, and actively contribute to shaping product direction alongside product and research partners
- Experience taking AI products from 0 to 1 is strongly valued: able to bring structure to early-stage work by scoping clear hypotheses, moving quickly toward signal, and making deliberate decisions about what to pursue, pivot, or stop
- BS/MS/PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
How they work
- At Datadog, we place value in our office culture, the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings.
- We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
- #LI-Hybrid Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation.
How to apply
- If you're passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
- Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Benefits & working conditions
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- An inclusive company culture with the ability to join Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups)
- Free, global Spring Health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+
- Competitive global benefits
- Giving programs
- Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
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- The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:
- $192,000—$240,000 USD
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