Role Overview

Datadog, the leading cloud observability and security platform, is seeking a Principal Product Marketing Manager (Applied AI/Platform Products) to shape our AI narrative. This high-impact role in New York, New York focuses on creating a durable messaging framework for our AI portfolio—including generative AI, agentic AI, and correlative AI across the Datadog platform. You'll transform complex AI technologies like Autonomous Agents and Platform AI into compelling stories for campaigns, thought leadership, events, and sales teams.

As a storyteller with technical depth, you'll partner with PMMs, Demand Generation, Product, and Field teams to ensure our AI messaging resonates with technical buyers and sellers. This hybrid role emphasizes office culture for collaboration while supporting work-life harmony. If you thrive on influencing cross-functional alignment and driving AI product marketing strategies, join Datadog's mission to break down cloud complexity.

Key Responsibilities at Datadog

In this Principal Product Marketing Manager role, you'll lead AI marketing initiatives that power Datadog's growth in cloud observability, DevOps monitoring, and security.

• Develop a cohesive messaging framework for AI features across the Datadog platform, including Autonomous Agents, Platform AI, and AI-enhanced products.
• Drive a steady cadence of AI thought leadership content, such as blogs, e-books, and webinars targeting DevOps and engineering leaders.
• Own communications and content strategy for major AI industry events, positioning Datadog as the go-to observability platform.
• Support AI marketing initiatives with demo scripts, marketectures, customer stories, and business value tools for sales success.
• Drive and align Product Marketing strategy with cross-functional stakeholders, including C-suite leadership.
• Lead global sales enablement efforts—designing training plans, presenting at Sales Kickoff (SKO), and creating qualification guides and sales decks.
• Conduct market and competitive research to sharpen messaging, sales enablement, and product strategy in the competitive observability landscape.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate complex AI modalities into digestible narratives for technical audiences.

Qualifications & Requirements

Datadog values diverse backgrounds. While we list ideal qualifications, passion for technology and growth mindset are key.

• 8+ years of experience within B2B SaaS companies, marketing highly technical products like cloud monitoring or DevOps tools.
• Hands-on experience marketing AI products like AI agents, predictive features, chatbots, or machine learning platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership in positioning and complex messaging initiatives with visibility at senior leadership level.
• Polished, confident communicator with strong executive presence to engage marketing, product leadership, and C-suite.
• Proven ability to craft compelling narratives, backed by writing samples, pitch decks, or presentations on technical topics for practitioners and executives.
• Highly collaborative, adept at cross-functional synergy with PMMs, Product Management, Sales Enablement, and Demand Gen teams.

Technical depth in AI, cloud observability, and SaaS go-to-market strategies is essential for success at Datadog.

Salary & Benefits

Datadog offers competitive compensation for this Principal Product Marketing Manager role:

• Salary Range: $194,000 - $285,000 USD yearly, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Equity: New hire RSUs and employee stock purchase plan.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Healthcare, dental, parental planning, mental health support, 401(k) match, PTO, fitness reimbursements.

Benefits vary by location but include best-in-class perks to support your professional and personal growth.

Why Join Datadog?

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS leader delivering growth and profitability while solving cloud complexity. Built by engineers for engineers, our platform powers observability, security, and AI-driven insights for organizations worldwide. Join a friendly, inclusive culture with:

• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities.
• Product training for deep platform expertise.
• Best-in-breed onboarding, mentor programs, and cross-departmental buddies.
• Hybrid workplace balancing office collaboration and flexibility.
• Mission-driven work enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring.

At Datadog, you'll champion innovation, diversity, and work excellence in a high-growth environment.

How to Apply

Ready to shape Datadog's AI story? Apply now for the Principal Product Marketing Manager (Applied AI/Platform Products) position in New York, New York. Submit your resume, portfolio of technical writing samples, and pitch decks. We encourage applicants passionate about AI, cloud observability, and SaaS marketing—even if you don't meet every qualification. Datadog is an equal opportunity employer valuing people from all walks of life.

Join us to drive thought leadership in generative AI, agentic AI, and platform observability. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis—don't wait!