Role Overview

Datadog, the leading cloud monitoring and security platform, is hiring a Security Sales Engineer for our US East team. This remote position based in Georgia, USA offers a unique opportunity to drive enterprise security sales for Datadog's cutting-edge security solutions. As a Security Sales Engineer, you'll partner with our enterprise sales team to deliver technical expertise, compelling demonstrations, and strategic guidance that helps customers maximize the value of Datadog's SIEM, Cloud Security, and Observability platforms.

Work remotely while collaborating in our hybrid model that balances office culture with work-life harmony. You'll identify customer security needs, showcase Datadog's security posture management, threat detection, and compliance capabilities, and contribute to go-to-market strategies. This role is perfect for seasoned security professionals passionate about DevOps security, cloud-native observability, and helping enterprises secure their digital transformation.

Datadog's security platform unifies SIEM, endpoint detection, vulnerability management, and cloud security into one unified observability experience, making it the go-to solution for modern SOC teams and DevSecOps practitioners.

Key Responsibilities at Datadog

• Support the Enterprise Security Sales team in driving adoption of Datadog's security offerings within target strategic accounts.
• Collaborate with broader sales teams to identify and understand security requirements across Datadog's Enterprise customer base.
• Conduct detailed product demonstrations and presentations, showcasing capabilities and benefits of Datadog's security solutions including SIEM, Cloud SIEM, and CSM.
• Provide technical expertise and support throughout the sales cycle, including customer evaluations and proof-of-value initiatives.
• Develop and maintain deep understanding of Datadog's security products, industry trends, current vulnerabilities, and latest features.
• Assist in creation of technical proposals, documentation, and sales materials tailored to security use cases.
• Work closely with product management and engineering teams to relay customer feedback and influence security product development.
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and webinars to promote Datadog's security solutions and thought leadership.
• Craft go-to-market strategies for security products targeting enterprise accounts.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Deep experience with SIEM platforms, detection pipelines, SOC workflows (alert triage, investigation, response).
• Hands-on expertise with endpoint security (EDR/MDR) and deployment/tuning of security controls in live environments.
• Expert knowledge of developer/DevOps ecosystems and application security best practices.
• Strong understanding of security principles, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and related security tools.
• Excellent presentation skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving with critical and creative thinking abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% for customer meetings and industry events.

Datadog values growth mindset - if you're passionate about cloud security careers and want to level up your skills, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated yearly salary range for this Security Sales Engineer role is $149,000 - $198,000 USD, plus competitive equity package including RSUs and ESPP. Actual compensation considers skills, experience, and qualifications.

• Competitive base salary with variable compensation potential
• Stock equity (RSUs) for new hires and ESPP
• Comprehensive health insurance including healthcare, dental, vision for family
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, parental planning, mental health benefits
• Fitness reimbursements and commuter benefits
• Professional development with product training and career pathing
• Best-in-breed onboarding with intra-departmental mentor program

Why Join Datadog?

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS leader delivering growth and profitability while breaking down silos in the cloud age. Join a company that's enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring for the world's leading enterprises.

Our inclusive culture features Community Guilds, Inclusion Talks, and hybrid work model. Grow your career with continuous training in cutting-edge observability and security technologies. As a Security Sales Engineer, you'll work on the forefront of Cloud SIEM, DevSecOps, and unified security operations.

Datadog's security platform empowers SOC teams with real-time threat detection, automated response workflows, and comprehensive visibility across cloud-native environments - from Kubernetes clusters to serverless applications.

How to Apply

Ready to accelerate your career in security sales engineering at Datadog? Click 'Apply Now' to join our dynamic team. We're hiring top talent for this remote Georgia position. Showcase your SIEM, SOC, and cloud security expertise and help enterprises secure their cloud future with Datadog.

Datadog is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.