Director, AI-Powered Detection Platform

Datadog; New York (NY); On-site; USD 280,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire stock equity (RSUs)

Competitive global benefits

Free mental health benefits

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Datadog is seeking a Director for the Detection Platform to lead engineering teams focused on alerting infrastructure and AI-driven detection systems. This role involves defining technical strategies and ensuring innovative solutions to help customers address operational issues efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering leadership, extensive experience in managing large-scale platforms, and a knack for customer-centric product development. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $280,000 to $350,000.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading engineering organizations that build large‑scale platforms.
• Deep technical expertise with strong product instincts.
• Experience managing engineering managers across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi‑team engineering organization responsible for alerting and detection.
• Define and execute the technical strategy for the Detection Platform.
• Drive innovation in AI‑powered detection and proactive issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership in engineering organizations

Technical expertise in observability

Machine learning and AI experience

Effective communication skills

Job description

Datadog is seeking a Director for the Detection Platform to lead engineering teams focused on alerting infrastructure and AI-driven detection systems. This role involves defining technical strategies and ensuring innovative solutions to help customers address operational issues efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering leadership, extensive experience in managing large-scale platforms, and a knack for customer-centric product development. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $280,000 to $350,000.