Manager I, Engineering - APM SDK Capabilities
DatadogNew York, New York, United States
Posted October 8, 2025
187000 - 240000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Datadog is a leading monitoring platform for cloud applications, offering comprehensive observability by integrating data from servers, containers, databases, and third-party services. Our APM, log management, and infrastructure monitoring solutions empower DevOps teams to optimize performance, minimize downtime, and deliver exceptional user experiences. Datadog's open-source tools and cutting-edge technology make it a distinctive player in the cloud computing and DevOps space.
Job Description
APM is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the APM SDK Capabilities team. This team builds the core infrastructure that underpins Datadog’s tracing libraries, working closely with both product and engineering teams to provide scalable and intuitive instrumentation for all language and runtime environments. The role focuses on building systems that empower developers and contribute to the OpenTelemetry ecosystem.
Requirements
- Experience in two or more languages
- Passion for libraries and OSS software development
- Deep experience working on or with observability tooling
- Collaboration
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- New hire stock equity (RSUs)
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development
- Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program
- Inclusive company culture
- Mental health benefits
