Manager I, Engineering - Data Visualization Explorations (React)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Data Visualization): Leading the Data Visualizations Explorations team to build end-to-end observability experiences with an accent on core widgets like Hostmap and Geomap. Focus on coaching engineers, defining product direction, and optimizing performant user interfaces for complex data sources.

Location: Hybrid in New York, NY, USA

Salary: $187,000 — $240,000 USD

Company

Datadog is a leading observability platform that helps engineers monitor and secure their cloud-scale applications.

What you will do

• Lead the Data Visualizations Explorations team, setting product direction and staffing key projects.
• Coach and develop software engineers across various seniority levels.
• Establish and maintain high standards for project management, code reviews, and architecture patterns.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Design to deliver intuitive, performant data experiences.
• Manage operational practices, including bug triage, incident response, and telemetry analysis for widgets.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of people management experience in a software engineering environment.
• Strong TypeScript/JavaScript skills and familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React.
• Ability to provide clear, actionable, and empathetic feedback.
• Product-oriented mindset with a focus on iterative delivery and solving customer problems.
• Passion for building intuitive and high-performance user interfaces for data visualization.

Nice to have

• Active participation in the data visualization or software engineering community via talks, blogs, or open source.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages including New hire stock equity (RSUs) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and global mental health benefits for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Continuous professional development, career pathing, and an intradepartmental mentor program.
• Inclusive environment with Community Guilds and Internal Inclusion Talks.