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Senior Design Manager - AI Monitoring & Management

DatadogNew York, New York, USAProduct Design
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Salary
$204K — $255K USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 10+ yrs
Posted
9 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Senior Design Manager - AI Monitoring & Management position at Datadog is located in New York, New York, USA, and suits an experienced design leader with a background in complex, data-heavy products and AI systems. This role involves guiding a design team focused on infrastructure, agents, and LLM systems.

Role Overview

The Senior Design Manager - AI Monitoring & Management is a full-time leadership position based in New York, NY. The selected professional will manage a team of four designers working across Agent Observability, GPU Monitoring, and Agent Console. The role requires familiarity with AI-native design practices, including building directly in code and establishing product direction in an evolving space.

Key Responsibilities

Gain deep domain knowledge in AI training workflows, evaluations, GPU infrastructure, and agent debugging to form independent perspectives.
Direct end-to-end product experiences across Agent Observability, GPU Monitoring, and Agent Console surfaces.
Prototype and ship directly in code using tools like Claude Code or Cursor to demonstrate quality and direction.
Manage and coach four designers to elevate their craft, product thinking, and fluency with AI-native tools.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, career discussions, and foster a psychologically safe work environment.
Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership on strategy, prioritization, and roadmaps.
Establish design quality standards across interaction design, visual design, coded prototypes, and user testing.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in product design roles.
At least 3 years of experience in a design management or leadership capacity.
A portfolio showcasing end-to-end product design ownership and domain expertise in complex areas.
Demonstrated capability to take an existing product area and improve its craft and ownership.
Strong communication and influencing abilities to partner with senior product managers and engineers.
Background in designing complex, data-heavy products.
Ability to prototype and ship directly in code using tools such as Claude Code or Cursor.

Nice to Have

Experience designing developer tools, AI/ML products, or observability platforms.
Comfort operating amidst ambiguity in a rapidly evolving technological space.

Skills and Tools

Claude Code
Cursor
AI-native design practices
Coded prototyping
User testing
Interaction and visual design

Salary and Benefits

Yearly salary ranging from $204,000 to $255,000 USD.
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
Professional development, product training, and design education.
Intradepartmental mentor and peer coaching programs.
Global mental health benefits for employees and dependents aged six and older.
Comprehensive healthcare, dental, parental planning, and 401(k) plan with a match.
Paid time off and fitness reimbursements.

About the Company

Datadog is an observability and security platform built for the AI era. The company provides unified visibility across technology stacks to help organizations manage scale and complexity. By combining applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into a single platform, Datadog assists businesses in detecting and resolving issues efficiently.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Datadog careers page to submit their application.

Skills and tech stack

Claude CodeCursorLLM

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Senior Design Manager role?

The estimated yearly salary ranges from $204,000 to $255,000 USD, supplemented by equity and benefits.

Where is this position located?

This role is based in New York, New York, USA.

How many direct reports will this manager have?

The Senior Design Manager will lead a team of four designers.

What experience level is required for this position?

Candidates need 10+ years in product design roles, including 3+ years in design management or leadership.

Is coding required for this design management position?

Yes, candidates must have the capability to prototype and ship directly in code using tools like Claude Code or Cursor.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Datadog careers page.

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