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Manager I, Engineering - Anomaly Detection

DatadogNew York, New York, USALeadership
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Salary
$192K — $240K USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Located in New York, New York, the Manager I, Engineering - Anomaly Detection position at Datadog involves leading an engineering team to build scalable anomaly detection systems. This full-time role suits an experienced engineering manager with a background in distributed systems and artificial intelligence or machine learning.

Role Overview

Datadog is hiring a Manager I, Engineering for its Anomaly Detection team in a hybrid workplace setup. The person in this position will lead an existing team of eight engineers, guide technical direction, and manage the execution of key signal-finding systems at massive scale.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage an engineering team of eight while establishing high standards for ownership and execution
Own the roadmap and execution for core signal finding systems
Partner with product management and applied scientists to create effective detection systems and evaluation mechanisms
Operate and build traditional machine learning and LLM-based production systems at scale
Drive AI-native development practices with a focus on safety, validation, and agent autonomy

Requirements

Prior experience as an engineering manager with a history of delivering scalable distributed systems that include AI or ML components
Hands-on background with Java, Python, or Go
Experience operating within a platform-focused team
Strong cross-team collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to shape product strategy in ambiguous conditions

Nice to Have

Direct background in building and training machine learning models within production environments
Familiarity with streaming tools such as Kafka and Flink

Skills and Tools

Java
Python
Go
Flink
Kafka
Distributed Systems
Machine Learning
LLM Systems

Salary and Benefits

Yearly salary ranging from $192,000 to $240,000 USD
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
Comprehensive healthcare, dental, 401(k) plan with match, and paid time off
Global mental health benefits for employees and dependents aged six and older
Fitness reimbursements and parental planning
Professional development, product training, career pathing, and mentor programs

About the Company

Datadog operates as an observability and security platform designed for the AI era. The company unifies infrastructure, applications, data, models, and security into a single platform to help organizations manage technological complexity and resolve issues proactively.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

JavaPythonGoFlinkKafkaLLMMachine LearningDistributed Systems

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Manager I, Engineering - Anomaly Detection role?

The position is located in New York, New York, with Datadog operating as a hybrid workplace.

What is the salary range for this position?

The estimated yearly salary ranges from $192,000 to $240,000 USD.

How many direct reports does this engineering manager oversee?

The manager leads an existing engineering team of eight.

What programming languages are required?

Experience with Java, Python, or Go is required.

Are benefits provided with this role?

Yes, benefits include health and dental coverage, a 401(k) with match, RSUs, mental health benefits, fitness reimbursements, and paid time off.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Datadog careers page.

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