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full-timeIncident And Escalation Manager, EMEA
Datadog · Dublin, Ireland; Paris, France
Datadog provides a unified observability and security platform that helps organizations monitor applications, infrastructure, and business metrics in real time. The Incident and Escalation Management team within Global Support Engineering focuses on improving the customer experience during service disruptions by driving rapid resolution, coordinating communication, and turning lessons learned into preventive measures. In this EMEA-based role you will own incidents from detection through closure, prioritize and track issues, manage internal and external stakeholder updates—including public-facing communications when needed—and work with engineering and partner teams to address root causes. You will also design and refine monitoring and escalation processes, create and maintain documentation, lead training sessions, and mentor peers in incident response practices. The position calls for at least three years of incident‑management experience, a background in support, networking or solutions architecture, and familiarity with cloud environments and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript or shell. A hybrid work model is offered, allowing flexibility between office and remote locations across Dublin and Paris.
The Incident and Escalation Management team (IEM) is part of Datadog's Global Support Engineering (GSE) organization. The purpose of IEM is to continuously improve Datadog's overall customer experience during incidents and critical moments. Datadog Global Support Engineering (GSE) is looking for experts with a background in Incident Management and Escalations handling to join our team to provide fast incident response and stakeholder ownership. In this position, you will play a role in providing communication, technical engagement and incident management for our global customers. You will also implement processes based on the lessons learned from each incident to limit further occurrence. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: Drive the resolution of incidents and escalations while providing response and/or management to customers Design and implement real-time and proactive monitoring of customer's infrastructures Prioritize, manage, and own customer issues from start to finish Monitor and manage communications (sometimes public, sensitive and large scale) during incidents Collaborate with stakeholders across Datadog and its partners worldwide to enhance customer experience Lead projects to deliver operational improvements as Datadog evolves Create and review documentation as well as incident and escalation training Identify and troubleshoot recurring cloud infrastructure issues Hire and mentor stakeholders and peers in incident and escalation management Who You Are: 3+ years demonstrable Incident Manager experience (escalations is a plus) 1+ year of experience in Support, Network, Solutions Architecture, or similar IT role Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science/Technology, Engineering or equivalent experience Familiarity with Cloud computing, experience with Python, JavaScript or shell scripting Ability to correlate behaviors based on known interdependencies Experience driving projects from conception to delivery, demonstrated problem-solving experience, and ability to work in challenging fast-paced environments 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 (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds Generous global benefits Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog. #LI-Hybrid About Datadog: Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram , LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. Equal Opportunity at Datadog: Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference. Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form . This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Privacy and AI Guidelines: Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice . For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines .
| Role | Incident And Escalation Manager, EMEA |
|---|---|
| Company | Datadog |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland; Paris, France |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-01 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4About Datadog
Datadog provides a modern monitoring and security platform designed for developers, IT operations teams, and business users operating in the cloud. The company's platform offers a wide range of capabilities, including infrastructure, network, container, and serverless monitoring, as well as application performance monitoring, log management, and cloud security. These tools are utilized by organizations across various industries, such as financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology, to enable digital transformation and drive collaboration across teams. Datadog employs over 8,100 people globally and continues to expand its presence to support customers across diverse markets and regions.
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