Greenhouse ·
full-timeSales Engineer
Datadog · Tokyo, Japan
Datadog provides an observability and security platform that aggregates metrics, traces, logs and security data across cloud and on‑premise environments. As a Sales Engineer in Tokyo, you will work with sales and customer‑success teams to convey Datadog’s value proposition, deliver technical presentations and product demos, and guide customers through proof‑of‑concepts and onboarding. The role involves translating customer requirements into feature requests for the product team, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with engineering to resolve bugs. You will need to stay current on DevOps monitoring tools, cloud architectures and modern web development, and be comfortable handling multiple concurrent engagements. The position suits candidates with at least two years of experience in sales or solutions engineering, strong knowledge of DevOps/SRE or platform engineering, and native‑level Japanese communication skills. A willingness to travel up to a quarter of the time and to work in a hybrid office environment is also required.
Datadog Sales Engineers help qualify and close opportunities with customers and partners. You will provide technical expertise through sales presentations, product demonstrations, and supporting technical evaluations (POCs). Sales Engineers have a voice with the product team to help prioritize features based on input from customers, competitors, and partners. Additionally, you will work with various teams to resolve customer concerns, escalate bug issues, and serve as an ambassador for our brand. If you want to join a friendly, passionate team with limitless potential, we’d love to meet you! 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: Partner with the sales and customer success teams to articulate the overall Datadog value proposition, vision and strategy to customers Continually learn new technology to build competitive knowledge, technical skill, and credibility Deliver product and technical presentations with broad range of potential and existing clients Have a direct line of communication with the product team to collaborate on feature requests Help clients try and onboard the product and assist when they run into roadblocks. Think creatively and help resolve the wide variety of technical challenges that may occur during the overall customer’s life cycle Who You Are: Minimum 2+ years in Sales Engineering, Solutions Engineering along with either DevOps/SRE, or Platform Engineering Knowledgeable and experienced with DevOps monitoring, cloud architecture tools, and modern web development Thrives in a high velocity environment demonstrating experience with juggling a high number of concurrent engagements of varied size and complexity Enjoys collaborating and teaming with others Comfortable and confident in delivering technical presentations/demos Native-level Japanese proficiency (written and spoken) is required, as you will be communicating directly with customers in Japan. Able to think creatively about a wide variety of challenges. You're going to find new things every day Enjoys a hybrid office culture and spending time in-person at our Tokyo office. Able to travel up to 25% of the time 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: Best-in-breed onboarding Generous global benefits Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks 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 | Sales Engineer |
|---|---|
| Company | Datadog |
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-18 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 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.
Before you apply
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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