Manager I, Developer Advocacy

About the Role

As part of the Datadog team, you will work in a dynamic environment that values people from all walks of life. The company understands that not everyone will meet all the qualifications on day one, and that's okay. What's important is a passion for technology and a desire to grow your skills.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of Developer Advocates, guiding their work priorities and career development.
• Contribute to defining the team's OKRs and team strategy, driving the execution of these.
• Ensure your team consistently ships high-quality output, focusing on removing obstacles to their success.
• Strike a balance between management and hands-on delivery, contributing high-quality technical content as needed.
• Work across various internal teams, including Product, Engineering, and Marketing, to ensure they are supported across Advocacy initiatives.
• Represent Datadog in technical communities, through conference talks, workshops, live streaming, or recording videos.
• Participate in open-source initiatives and community events to foster relationships with potential customers and non-customers alike.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize new Advocacy initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies for measuring the success of Advocacy efforts, providing data-driven insights to improve outreach and engagement.

What We Are Looking For

• A former software developer, SRE, or other technical practitioner with strong technical judgment and experience building or maintaining production systems.
• 2-5 years of experience managing a small team, including coaching performance, guiding career journeys, and breaking down complex projects into achievable plans.
• Experience as a respected developer advocate, skilled at reaching software developers across multiple channels.
• Comfort with at least 2 programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Node.js, bash) and familiarity with modern infrastructure such as IaaS cloud services and containers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience with Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• A passion for technology and a desire to continuously learn and grow in the field.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud-based technologies and monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git.
• Participation in or organization of tech meetups, conferences, or hackathons.
• Experience with content creation, such as blogging, video production, or podcasting.

Benefits and Perks

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to give you a stake in the company's success.
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing to support your growth.
• Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking and support.
• An inclusive company culture, with the ability to join Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups).
• Access to Inclusion Talks, internal panel discussions on diversity and inclusion.
• Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+.
• Competitive global benefits tailored to your location, ensuring you're well taken care of.

• To stand out, emphasize your experience in developer advocacy, community engagement, and technical leadership.
• Be prepared to discuss your strategies for creating engaging technical content and your approach to team management.
• Highlight any experience with cloud monitoring solutions, preferably Datadog, and your understanding of the challenges in the cloud age.
• Showcase your ability to balance technical delivery with management responsibilities.
• Prepare to talk about your experience with data analysis tools like Excel and how you've used them to inform technical decisions.
• Be ready to discuss your passion for technology and how you stay updated with the latest trends and developments in software development and advocacy.