We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep experience in AI/ML to join Datadog’s Graphing organization. The Graphing organization develops Datadog’s suite of core tools, including Dashboards, Notebooks, Sheets, search capabilities, and data-visualization toolkits used across Datadog. This role focuses on AI-driven workflows for natural-language-queries, graph generation, automated investigations, and more.
What You’ll Do
Act as a technical leader driving GenAI/ML projects from concept to production.
Build and benchmark GenAI/ML models using state-of-the-art techniques.
Establish a high standard of technical excellence for ML development in Graphing.
Mentor engineers and influence engineering culture through design reviews, technical talks, and working groups.
Influence product direction by applying a strong product mindset and advocating for the end user.
Guide teams through ambiguity, scaling challenges, and evolving requirements with clear technical direction.
Who You Are
You have a BS/MS/PhD in a scientific field or equivalent experience.
10+ years of relevant engineering experience and experience as a technical lead.
Proven track record of leading large-scale GenAI/ML initiatives in a product-driven environment.
Significant experience in model deployment, development, training, fine-tuning, and evaluation.
Ability to drive initiatives across cross-functional teams and solve ambiguous challenges.
Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth
Build tools for software engineers and use the tools we build to accelerate development.
Influence product direction and impact on the business.
Work with skilled, knowledgeable, and collaborative teammates.
Competitive global benefits and continuous professional development.
Benefits listed may vary by country and employment terms.
Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. The compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience. Datadog provides a wide range of benefits including healthcare, dental, parental planning, mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and an employee stock purchase plan.
Salary range : $234,000—$300,000 USD per year.
About Datadog
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS company focused on breaking down silos and solving complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring. We champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Equal Opportunity
Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology