Role Overview

Join Datadog as a Commercial Sales Engineer in Amsterdam, Netherlands and become the technical powerhouse behind our cloud monitoring and security platform. Datadog Sales Engineers are the bridge between customer needs and our cutting-edge observability solutions. You'll qualify and close opportunities by delivering expert product demonstrations, technical presentations, and supporting Proof of Concepts (POCs). With direct input to our product team, you'll shape the future of DevOps monitoring tools used by thousands of engineering teams worldwide.

At Datadog, we value our vibrant office culture in Amsterdam while embracing a hybrid workplace model that fosters collaboration, creativity, and work-life harmony. If you're passionate about cloud observability, infrastructure monitoring, and helping customers solve complex technical challenges, this role offers limitless growth potential in Europe's tech capital.

Key Responsibilities at Datadog

As a Commercial Sales Engineer, you'll drive technical sales success through hands-on expertise:

• Partner strategically with Account Executives to communicate Datadog's value proposition, vision, and cloud-native strategy to prospects and partners.
• Continuously expand expertise in emerging technologies to maintain competitive knowledge and build technical credibility.
• Deliver high-impact product and technical presentations tailored to client needs and business outcomes.
• Maintain direct communication with product management to advocate for customer-driven feature requests and roadmap priorities.
• Guide client success by assisting with product onboarding and resolving implementation roadblocks.
• Innovate creatively to solve diverse technical challenges throughout the pre-sales lifecycle.
• Conduct technical evaluations including POCs that showcase Datadog's APM, infrastructure monitoring, and log management capabilities.
• Champion the Datadog brand by addressing customer concerns, escalating bugs, and serving as a technical ambassador.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, and engineering teams to close deals and drive customer adoption.

Qualifications & Requirements

We're seeking passionate technologists who thrive in customer-facing roles. Ideal candidates bring:

• Deep knowledge of DevOps monitoring tools (Datadog, New Relic, Dynatrace, Prometheus) and observability best practices.
• Systems administration experience with Linux and/or Windows server environments.
• Proven presentation skills – comfortable demoing complex technical solutions to executives and engineers.
• Creative problem-solving mindset to tackle unique challenges daily in dynamic sales cycles.
• Travel readiness – able to travel up to 25% to client sites (able to sit 4+ hours, various transport modes).
• Cloud-native mindset with familiarity in AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.

Datadog celebrates diverse backgrounds. If you're passionate about technology and eager to grow, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification.

Salary & Benefits

Datadog offers competitive compensation for Commercial Sales Engineers in Amsterdam, with total rewards including base salary, performance bonuses, and equity. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission potential.
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Global health insurance covering family members.
• Fitness reimbursements and wellness programs.
• Commuter benefits and hybrid work flexibility.
• Best-in-breed onboarding and continuous professional development.
• Mentor programs and career pathing opportunities.
• Inclusive culture with Community Guilds and DEIB initiatives.

Benefits may vary by country but reflect Datadog's commitment to employee success.

Why Join Datadog?

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) powers digital transformation for organizations worldwide with our unified observability platform. Built by engineers for engineers, we monitor entire technology stacks across cloud, containers, and applications. Join our Amsterdam team to:

• Work with 35,000+ customers including Fortune 500 companies.
• Shape product roadmaps with direct customer impact.
• Thrive in a people-first culture emphasizing growth, innovation, and collaboration.
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility in Amsterdam's vibrant tech scene.
• Access continuous learning through Datadog University and certifications.

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How to Apply

Ready to accelerate your career in cloud observability? Apply now for the Commercial Sales Engineer position in Amsterdam. Submit your resume and tell us why you're excited about Datadog's mission to break down silos in the cloud age. We review applications on a rolling basis and respond to qualified candidates promptly.

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