Manager II, Engineering - Applied AI

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and grow teams focused on detection, anomaly detection, NER, PII, log clustering, and event grouping models
• Define the vision, strategy, and technical direction for Applied AI detection and grouping initiatives in partnership with Product
• Coach and develop senior engineers and managers, fostering a culture of high performance, inclusion, and psychological safety
• Collaborate with product managers and partner teams to deliver projects from research to production, at Datadog scale
• Oversee project planning, execution, and technical quality, ensuring operational excellence and system reliability
• Participate in hiring and organizational planning for future growth
• Promote best practices in machine learning, AI engineering, operational standards, and career development across the organization
• Contribute to cross-team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and shaping Datadog’s broader AI roadmap

Who You Are:

• An experienced technical leader with a strong background in AI, machine learning, or data science
• Proven success building and shipping ML or AI-powered products
• Experience leading and mentoring multiple teams, including senior engineers and engineering managers
• Deep technical expertise in one or more: deep learning, anomaly detection, time series modeling, NLP for semi-structured data
• Comfortable partnering with Product to set vision and strategy, and turning ambiguous problems into clear plans
• A strong people manager, able to attract, develop, and retain top AI and engineering talent
• BS/MS/PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth:

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
• An inclusive company culture, ability to join our 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.

Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.

The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:

$234,000—$300,000 USD