Role Overview

Datadog, the leading cloud monitoring and security platform, is hiring a Manager, Commercial Sales Engineering (EMEA - North) in Dublin, Ireland. Join our high-growth organization and lead a world-class pre-sales team. In this hands-on management role, you'll manage talented Sales Engineers, qualify opportunities, deliver technical expertise through demos and POCs, and drive key account engagements. As a bridge between sales and technical teams, you'll nurture partnerships across Datadog to empower customers with observability solutions for cloud-native applications.

Datadog's hybrid workplace fosters collaboration, creativity, and work-life harmony. Built by engineers for engineers, we monitor entire technology stacks across industries, enabling digital transformation and cloud migration. This role offers a chance to grow professionally in a people-first culture championing innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities at Datadog

• Partner closely with the Sales team to articulate Datadog's value proposition, vision, and strategy to EMEA customers.
• Manage a team of individual contributors focused on expanding Datadog usage in existing customer accounts.
• Optimize resource allocation to ensure maximum team productivity and engagement.
• Lead recruiting efforts to hire top Sales Engineering talent in the EMEA-North region.
• Mentor and coach new hires during onboarding for rapid skill development and ramp-up.
• Enable your team on all Datadog solutions, including technical and soft skills training.
• Develop strong relationships with Product Management, Support, and Enablement for seamless pre- and post-sales continuity.
• Conduct performance reviews and execute individual development plans for team growth.
• Take an active technical role in customer demos, POCs, and strategic engagements for key accounts.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1-3+ years in a Sales Engineering team lead or mentorship role.
• 3+ years in Sales Engineering or equivalent client-facing technical role.
• Proven track record in growing and developing teams.
• Experience recruiting individual contributors and frontline leaders.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure monitoring solutions like Datadog, AWS, Kubernetes.
• Ability to build and execute evaluation plans (POCs) and mentor others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey business and technical value.
• Strategic thinker able to tackle diverse challenges creatively.

Datadog values passion over perfection. If you're coachable, eager to grow, and excited about observability, apply even if you don't meet every qualification.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary range for this Manager, Commercial Sales Engineering role in Dublin is estimated at €95,000 - €135,000 annually, plus equity and bonuses. Enjoy generous global benefits including comprehensive health insurance, new hire RSUs, ESPP, and professional development stipends.

• Best-in-breed onboarding and continuous training.
• Health insurance for family coverage.
• Fitness reimbursements and wellness programs.
• Commuter benefits for hybrid work.
• Professional development with career pathing.
• Intra-departmental mentor and buddy programs.
• Inclusive culture with Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks.

Why Join Datadog?

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) combines explosive growth with profitability, powering cloud observability for organizations worldwide. Work on cutting-edge tech stacks, solve complex monitoring challenges, and collaborate in a pragmatic, thoughtful environment. Our #DatadogLife emphasizes professional growth, diversity, and smart risks. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.

As EMEA-North Sales Engineering Manager, you'll shape customer success in cloud migration and DevOps, while advancing your leadership career.

How to Apply

Ready to lead Sales Engineering at Datadog? Submit your application now for this Dublin-based role. We encourage applicants passionate about Datadog careers in Sales Engineering. Equal opportunity employer.