About the job
At Datadog, our Developer Advocates are passionate engineers dedicated to sharing their knowledge and expertise with the broader community, including both customers and non-customers. As an Engineering Manager I on our Advocacy team, you will play a pivotal role as both a people leader and a technical guide. You’ll oversee a talented group of Developer Advocates who focus on Application Development and Performance, helping to drive value in developer communities while promoting modern software development methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of Developer Advocates, establishing work priorities, identifying growth opportunities, and nurturing a positive, high-performance environment.
- Collaborate in defining the team’s objectives and key results (OKRs) and strategy, ensuring successful execution.
- Facilitate the delivery of high-quality output from your team by identifying and removing technical and procedural obstacles.
- Balance management responsibilities with hands-on contributions by producing high-quality technical content such as videos, presentations, and workshops to support the team and represent Datadog.
- Engage with various internal departments, including Product, Engineering, and Marketing, to ensure alignment on Advocacy initiatives and prioritize their requests.
About You:
- You are a former software developer, site reliability engineer, or similar technical expert with solid technical judgment and experience in building or maintaining production systems.
- You possess 2-5 years of experience managing a small team, coaching their performance, guiding their career progression, and translating complex projects into actionable plans.
- You are an established developer advocate, adept at reaching software developers through various channels, including written content, conference presentations, workshops, live streaming, contributing to open-source projects, and attending community events.
- You are proficient in at least two programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Node.js, Bash) and have a solid understanding of modern infrastructure, including IaaS cloud services and container technologies.
At Datadog, we value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to enhance your skills, we welcome your application.
Benefits and Growth Opportunities:
- Stock options and equity opportunities.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off and parental leave.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

