Role Overview

Join Datadog's Container Autoscaling team as a Manager I, Engineering - Container Autoscaling in Lisbon, Portugal. This leadership role within the Container Monitoring product focuses on building Kubernetes autoscaling solutions that automatically optimize cloud resources, boost performance, and slash infrastructure costs for enterprises worldwide. Datadog, the leading observability platform, empowers engineering managers like you to drive innovation in cloud-native environments.

At Datadog, we value hybrid workplace culture that fosters creativity, collaboration, and work-life harmony. As an engineering manager, you'll lead a talented team building distributed systems that power Kubernetes autoscaling—ensuring reliability, fault tolerance, and seamless user experiences for developers and operators using Datadog's infrastructure observability tools.

Key Responsibilities at Datadog

• Lead and mentor engineers: Drive professional growth through goal setting, feedback, and fostering productive team dynamics.
• Shape product strategy: Collaborate with Product Managers to define roadmaps that impact user experience and fellow engineers.
• Solve complex problems: Engage strategically with technical challenges and create actionable implementation plans.
• Contribute hands-on: Write and review code, lead design decisions, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Optimize Kubernetes resources: Build autoscaling solutions enhancing performance, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Champion reliability: Ensure distributed systems maintain fault tolerance in production environments.
• Drive cross-team collaboration: Work with customers and stakeholders to scope development plans.
• Innovate in observability: Evolve Datadog's Container Monitoring product for cloud-native applications.
• Mentor on full-stack tech: Guide team in Go, TypeScript, and Kubernetes best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as Engineering Manager in Container Autoscaling at Datadog, you need:

• Proven leadership: Experience managing engineering teams, dynamics, goals, feedback, and positive environments.
• Distributed systems expertise: Building and operating infrastructure focused on reliability and fault tolerance.
• Product-oriented mindset: Comfort working with PMs and customers on roadmaps; new product experience preferred.
• Technical proficiency: Full-stack with Go & TypeScript; Kubernetes and autoscaling experience highly valued.
• Academic foundation: BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Passion for growth: Datadog welcomes candidates eager to develop skills in observability and cloud tech.

Datadog celebrates diverse backgrounds—apply even if you don't meet every qualification.

Salary & Benefits

Datadog offers competitive compensation for Engineering Managers in Lisbon, including equity packages and global perks. Benefits include:

• New hire RSUs and ESPP for wealth building.
• Free mental health support for families.
• Professional development, training, and career pathing.
• Mentor programs and Community Guilds.
• Inclusion Talks and inclusive culture initiatives.
• Hybrid work model balancing office collaboration and flexibility.
• Comprehensive global benefits adapted for Portugal.

Why Join Datadog?

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) leads cloud observability, serving enterprises across industries with monitoring, security, and analytics. Our Container Autoscaling team solves real-world challenges in Kubernetes optimization, helping customers achieve digital transformation.

Built by engineers for engineers, Datadog champions professional development, diversity, innovation, and work excellence. Join our people-first community in Lisbon to tackle tough problems, take smart risks, and grow your career. Explore #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and our Learning Center.

As an equal opportunity employer, Datadog welcomes all backgrounds, considering qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics.

How to Apply

Ready to lead Kubernetes autoscaling innovation at Datadog? Apply now for the Manager I, Engineering role in Lisbon. Submit your resume highlighting Go, TypeScript, Kubernetes, and leadership experience. Join thousands of engineers building the future of cloud observability.

Datadog's hybrid model in Lisbon offers the perfect blend of collaboration and flexibility. Don't miss this chance to impact global infrastructure—apply today and become part of the pack!