Senior Developer Advocate - Data Observability

## About the Role As a Senior Developer Advocate for Data Observability at Datadog, you will be a technical leader and mentor, anchoring the team and driving projects from start to finish. Your focus will be on facilitating collaboration and enabling Datadog's community to solve real-world problems related to data observability. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your engineering expertise and advocacy skills to shape the evolving technological landscape.

The role involves working closely with internal teams, including product and customer engineering, to build and maintain strong relationships. Your technical expertise will be invaluable in creating content, such as demos, documentation, and webinars, to establish Datadog as a leader in data engineering and observability. The ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences is crucial.

Datadog is committed to building a community around data observability, and as a Senior Developer Advocate, you will play a pivotal role in this endeavor. Your experience in data engineering, combined with your passion for advocacy and community building, makes you an ideal candidate for this position.

## What You Will Do - Act as a subject matter expert for data observability, providing technical leadership and guidance to both internal teams and the external community.

• Create high-quality content across various mediums, including but not limited to building demos, public speaking, blogging, documentation, webinars, and open-source contributions.
• Partner with internal product and customer engineering teams to improve public communication and presentation skills, ensuring that technical information is conveyed clearly and effectively.
• Contribute to product development through feedback, including identifying bugs and suggesting product enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for events, programs, and community-focused work that establishes trust with practitioners and promotes Datadog's reputation in data observability.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and community leaders.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technological advancements, applying this knowledge to improve Datadog's offerings and community engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align community and product goals, ensuring that Datadog's community efforts are supportive of its product vision.
• Represent Datadog at industry events, conferences, and meetups, promoting its brand and expertise in data observability.

## What We Are Looking For - A trusted technical expert with deep, hands-on experience in modern data engineering, specifically in areas such as data processing systems, data platforms, and analytics systems.

• Experience in data observability, with a strong understanding of concepts such as data quality, lineage, and metadata.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used in data systems, along with strong SQL skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to various audiences.
• Experience in advocacy, developer relations, or a similar role, with a proven track record of creating engaging content and building community trust.
• A strong network within the data engineering and observability community, with the ability to leverage these relationships to promote Datadog.
• Experience working with distributed processing systems, streaming systems, and data analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with data lineage, metadata, or transformation tooling, and experience working in environments where data quality and reliability are paramount.

## Nice to Have - Experience with cloud-based data platforms and analytics services.

• Knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts and their application in data observability.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems.
• Experience in mentoring or leading technical teams, with a focus on developer advocacy and community building.

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work remotely with a dynamic and distributed team.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference participation.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools in data engineering and observability.
• Flexible working hours and a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.
• Generous parental leave policy and family support benefits.
• Annual stipend for professional development and community engagement activities.

- Tip: Ensure your resume and online profiles (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub) highlight your experience in data engineering, observability, and advocacy.

• When applying, include examples of your public speaking, writing, or community engagement efforts to demonstrate your advocacy skills.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with data processing systems, streaming systems, and analytics platforms during the interview.
• Showcase your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences through your application materials and during interviews.
• Research Datadog's current initiatives and community efforts in data observability to demonstrate your interest and knowledge during the application process.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with distributed teams and remote work, highlighting your ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in such environments.