Manager I, Engineering - APM SDK Capabilities

Who you are

You have a proven track record of leading engineering teams, ideally with experience in observability or related fields. Your background includes a deep understanding of APIs and infrastructure, and you thrive at the intersection of technical leadership and developer experience. You are passionate about building systems that are not only powerful but also easy to adopt, ensuring a smooth experience for developers across various languages and frameworks. You have experience working cross-functionally with product teams, guiding technical direction, and shaping strategies that impact thousands of engineering teams.

You possess strong communication skills, enabling you to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You are comfortable making decisions that balance technical excellence with user experience, and you have a knack for mentoring and developing talent within your team. You understand the importance of well-designed APIs and observability-first thinking, and you are committed to building systems that empower others.

Desirable

Experience with OpenTelemetry or similar observability frameworks is a plus. Familiarity with multiple programming languages and SDKs will help you lead your team effectively. A background in building scalable systems and a passion for improving developer experience will set you apart.

What you'll do

As the Engineering Manager for APM SDK Capabilities at Datadog, you will lead a talented team focused on building the core infrastructure that supports our tracing libraries. Your responsibilities will include guiding the technical direction of the team, ensuring that our instrumentation is consistent, reliable, and extensible across various services and languages. You will collaborate closely with product teams to enable features across the APM suite, ensuring that the developer experience remains smooth and predictable.

You will be responsible for fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within your team, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing. You will work cross-functionally to ensure that our instrumentation solutions are not only powerful but also easy to adopt, helping thousands of engineering teams onboard and scale observability with Datadog. Your leadership will be crucial in shaping how we approach instrumentation and observability, making a significant impact on our customers' success.

What we offer

At Datadog, we value our employees and offer a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact our product and our customers. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — we believe that diverse teams build better products. Join us in our mission to empower developers and improve observability across the industry.