Datadog - New York, NY
posted about 1 month ago
The Database Monitoring team at Datadog is at the forefront of developing an innovative product designed to automatically identify and resolve database issues for our customers. As an Engineering Manager for this team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction and culture of the team, driving ambitious initiatives that are essential for accelerating growth. Your leadership will guide teams focused on backend and Agent development, utilizing programming languages such as Go and Python. At Datadog, we prioritize a strong office culture that fosters relationships, creativity, and collaboration. We embrace a hybrid workplace model, allowing our employees to achieve a work-life balance that suits their individual needs. This role involves launching a greenfield product for database analytics that leverages logs, traces, and metrics to provide insights and solutions. You will be responsible for implementing features that can detect database problems and automate responses, such as terminating problematic queries. Additionally, you will oversee the support for monitoring MongoDB query performance and facilitate rapid growth through the one-click installation of the Database Monitoring (DBM) Agent. We are looking for a candidate who has a proven track record of managing teams of engineers, particularly those at the Senior and Staff levels. Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational database technologies is essential, as is a product-oriented mindset focused on delivering exceptional user experiences. At Datadog, we value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed.