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full-timeManager I, Engineering - Anomaly Detection
Datadog · New York, New York, USA
Datadog is an observability and security platform that provides unified visibility across technology stacks to help businesses manage complex infrastructure. The Manager I, Engineering for the Anomaly Detection team will lead a group of eight engineers focused on building scalable systems that automatically identify issues within customer telemetry. Day-to-day responsibilities involve setting the technical roadmap, collaborating with product managers and applied scientists, and overseeing the production deployment of machine learning and LLM-based systems. This role requires a balance of technical leadership and hands-on guidance to ensure high standards for signal quality and system reliability. The position is well-suited for an experienced engineering manager who has a strong background in distributed systems and has successfully deployed AI or ML components in production environments. Candidates should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, driving product strategy, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, or Go is required, while experience with streaming technologies like Kafka or Flink is considered an advantage for those looking to contribute to the company's AI-native development practices.
The Anomaly Detection team’s mission is to build scalable, cost effective systems that can automatically detect anomalies in our customers’ system telemetry. The ultimate goal is to be able to intelligently find problems in system telemetry proactively without the need for our customers to set up or configure specific alarms or alerts. This is a chance to work on a team that sits at the intersection of distributed systems and machine learning and applying those techniques at massive scale to serve a real world customer need. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships that it builds, the creativity it brings to the table, and the collaboration of being together. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our employees can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: Lead and develop an existing engineering team of 8; building trust, setting technical direction, and establishing a high bar for ownership and execution Own the roadmap and execution for our key signal finding systems Work closely with product management and applied scientists to build an effective detection system and the right evaluation mechanisms to ensure the quality of our signals Build and operate both traditional machine learning and LLM based systems in production at scale Drive the team's AI-native development practices, setting high standards for safety, validation, and increasing agent autonomy over time Who You Are: Experienced engineering manager with a track record of shipping robust and scalable distributed systems with AI and/or ML components. Distributed systems experience is a must-have Experience with Java, Python or Go, and experience working in a platform-focused team Strong cross-team collaboration and stakeholder management skills Comfortable making significant contributions to product strategy in an ambiguous environment rather than executing a pre-defined roadmap Direct experience building and training ML models in production environments is a plus Familiarity utilizing streaming technology (e.g. Flink, Kafka) is a plus 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 Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups) Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+ Competitive global benefits 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: $192,000 — $240,000 USD 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 A
| Role | Manager I, Engineering - Anomaly Detection |
|---|---|
| Company | Datadog |
| Location | New York, New York, USA |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-06 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 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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