About the job
Join Datadog's innovative Applied AI group, where we are redefining user interaction with our platform through cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities. Our teams focused on Natural Language Query (NLQ) and Command-I (Cmd-I) are leading the charge in transforming how users can effortlessly query telemetry data, troubleshoot production issues, and configure their Datadog experience using natural language and intelligent conversational agents.
As an Engineering Manager I in the Applied AI division, you will spearhead a dynamic team of engineers and applied scientists dedicated to developing natural language interfaces and conversational AI systems. Your team will tackle exciting challenges including LLM-powered query translation, context-aware retrieval systems, agentic architectures, and robust evaluation frameworks. You will be instrumental in guiding technical execution, nurturing team growth, and collaborating across engineering, product, and research disciplines to deliver AI-driven experiences that fundamentally enhance how our customers engage with Datadog.
At Datadog, we deeply value our office culture, fostering relationships and collaboration that ignite creativity. We embrace a hybrid workplace model, allowing our team members to achieve a harmonious work-life balance tailored to their individual needs.

