Manager I, Engineering - Applied AI - Natural Language & Conversational Interfaces
Datadog · New York, New York, USA
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days Datadog's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Datadog's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Datadog
- high 401 stale, 32 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 589 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Datadog's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Datadog.
About this role
As an Engineering Manager I in Applied AI at Datadog, you will lead a team focused on developing AI systems capable of operating at scale. Your responsibilities include defining technical direction, collaborating with product managers and research teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality AI systems. You will also support the growth of your team through mentoring and fostering a culture of innovation.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Datadog as an employer.
What you need
- Experience leading and mentoring engineers
- Deep expertise in AI or machine learning (e.g., large language models, deep learning, NLP)
- Well-versed in evaluation methodologies for AI systems
- Strong product instinct and ability to define success criteria
- Experience taking AI products from 0 to 1
- BS/MS/PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
What you get
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Inclusive company culture with Community Guilds
- Free global Spring Health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+
- Competitive global benefits
- Giving programs
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options beyond hybrid
- Role involves navigating unique challenges of shipping AI products
- Salary range provided, but actual compensation may vary based on qualifications
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Listed by Datadog on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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