Engineering Manager I

Datadog

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Datadog, Inc. is an American company that provides an observability service for cloud-scale applications, providing monitoring of servers, databases, tools, and services, through a SaaS-based data analytics platform.

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TL;DR · Engineering Manager I

Manager I, Engineering - OrgStore Blueprint leads a high-performing team of software engineers focused on building and maintaining mission-critical systems within the OrgStore platform. This role involves guiding a team of four to eight engineers, mentoring them for career growth, and driving technical roadmaps in collaboration with product and support teams. The manager serves as a core contributor by reviewing code, leading design decisions, and participating in an on-call rotation. Key responsibilities include managing project timelines, solving complex technical problems, and aligning engineering efforts with business goals. The role requires expertise in building developer tools, running databases, and maintaining infrastructure for reliability and fault tolerance. Candidates must be proficient in using AI coding tools to refine outputs while navigating the complexities of transactional data use-cases and custom data planes built on Postgres technology.

What does a Engineering Manager earn?

Median $267050 from 138 postings across 39 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Guide and mentor a team of 4-8 software engineers to foster career growth and high performance.
  • Drive the technical roadmap in collaboration with product managers and support teams to align with company goals.
  • Solve complex technical problems by developing well-defined and actionable execution plans for the team.
  • Act as a core contributor and reviewer of code while leading critical design decisions.
  • Participate in a well-scoped on-call rotation to maintain mission-critical systems.
  • Align technical decisions with broader business contexts to support long-term innovation and objectives.
  • Contribute to engineering-wide initiatives as a member of the management team.

What we're looking for

  • Experience as a seasoned software engineer building developer tools and managing databases.
  • Expertise in maintaining infrastructure with a focus on reliability and fault tolerance.
  • Proven leadership ability to manage team dynamics, set goals, and provide feedback.
  • Proficiency in project management to plan and oversee multiple software engineering projects.
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with team members, stakeholders, and upper management.
  • Demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools and refine AI-generated output.

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