Datadog · 1 day ago
Director, Engineering Operations
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$260K/yr - $380K/yrDatadog is a global SaaS business focused on enabling digital transformation and cloud migration. They are seeking a Director of Engineering Operations to build and lead the Engineering Operations function, driving productivity and decision-making across the organization while establishing scalable operating mechanisms and overseeing the Engineering Enablement team.
AnalyticsCloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud InfrastructureData ManagementDevOpsProductivity ToolsSaaS
Responsibilities
Set the Vision for Engineering Operations at Scale Define and evolve the approach, scope, and operating model for Engineering Operations, ensuring it meets the needs of a fast-growing, global engineering organization today and in the future
Establish a cohesive operating rhythm Help define how Engineering plans, reviews progress, and communicates by connecting budgeting, headcount planning, and productivity insights into a simple, repeatable cadence
Design Scalable Operating Mechanisms Design and continuously improve the programs and systems that support Engineering at scale. Identify where manual or fragmented processes can be elevated through tooling, automation, and thoughtful use of data and AI, while keeping things simple and consistent for teams
Drive Data-Informed Operational Decisions Improve the quality and usability of engineering operational data, enabling leaders to better understand capacity, productivity trends, and organizational health
Oversee Engineering Enablement Oversee the Engineering Enablement team responsible for onboarding, learning infrastructure, internal events, and community-building. Ensure these programs grow with the organization and reflect Datadog’s culture
Build a High-Impact Team Develop and lead a small, high-impact Engineering Operations team. Define the capabilities, roles, and growth plan needed to support the organization as it continues to scale
Qualification
Required
A senior leader with strong operational savvy, ideally with experience supporting large, complex, and rapidly scaling technical organizations
An excellent communicator with high standards for quality and polish, able to convey complex ideas clearly through writing and presentations
Highly data-oriented, seeking out relevant data before making decisions and focused on defining meaningful ways to measure outcomes and impact
Technically fluent and curious about emerging technologies, with a strong interest in how AI and automation can improve operational effectiveness
Comfortable setting direction in ambiguous environments and building new operational capabilities from the ground up
A trusted thought partner to senior technical leaders, known for sound judgment and pragmatic problem-solving
Energized by Datadog's culture of technical depth, fast iteration, and high-quality execution
Benefits
Generous and competitive benefits package
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
An inclusive company culture and active Community Guilds (employee resource groups)
Access to Inclusion Talks and internal panel discussions
Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+
Competitive global benefits
Healthcare
Dental
Parental planning
Mental health benefits
A 401(k) plan and match
Paid time off
Fitness reimbursements
A discounted employee stock purchase plan
Company
Datadog
Datadog is an observability and security platform that offers infrastructure, applications, software development, and monitoring services.
Founded in 2010
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.02BKey Investors
ICONIQ GrowthIndex VenturesOpenView
2024-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $870M
2020-05-28Post Ipo Debt
2019-09-19IPO
Leadership Team
Olivier Pomel
Co-founder, CEO
Alexis Le-Quoc
Co-founder & CTO
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