Staff GenAI Engineer (APM)

TL;DR

Staff GenAI Engineer (AI Engineering): Designing and deploying GenAI/ML models for agentic workflows within Application Performance Monitoring (APM) with an accent on automated investigation and incident troubleshooting. Focus on building and benchmarking state-of-the-art models to drive high-impact product initiatives and mentoring engineering teams.

Location: Hybrid in New York, NY, USA

Salary: $234,000 USD

Company

Datadog is a monitoring and security platform providing deep visibility into application performance and infrastructure health.

What you will do

• Lead GenAI/ML projects from concept to production within the APM organization.
• Build and benchmark GenAI/ML models using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Develop automated investigation and triaging tools in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Influence product direction by advocating for end-user needs with a product-minded approach.
• Provide technical direction to guide teams through ambiguity and scaling challenges.
• Mentor engineers through design reviews, technical talks, and working groups.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in a scientific field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience and a track record as a technical lead.
• Proven experience leading large-scale GenAI/ML initiatives in product-driven environments.
• Significant expertise in model deployment, development, training, fine-tuning, or evaluation.
• Ability to solve ambiguous challenges across cross-functional teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid workplace focused on collaboration and work-life harmony.
• Opportunity to build and use professional tools for software engineers.
• High influence on product direction and business impact.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, and mental health support.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Professional development opportunities and a culture of continuous learning.