Role Overview

Join Datadog as a Senior Product Manager - Custom Metrics in New York, New York, and drive the future of observability at the world's leading cloud monitoring platform. Custom Metrics is at the core of how enterprises understand, govern, and scale their observability data. As Datadog eyes 2026 and beyond, this role becomes strategically vital, powering predictable growth, AI-driven insights, and expansion across Infrastructure, Logs, APM, and more.

This high-impact position operates at the intersection of infrastructure, storage, pricing, governance, and AI. You'll own technically deep problems, lead cross-product initiatives, and directly influence retention, expansion, and monetization for one of Datadog's fastest-evolving areas. Created to close critical execution gaps, you'll ensure the 2026 roadmap delivers with speed and confidence in a hybrid workplace that fosters collaboration and work-life harmony.

Key Responsibilities at Datadog

As a Senior Product Manager, you'll shape the next phase of Custom Metrics. Here's what you'll do daily:

• Translate customer pain points into clear product strategy, especially for cost-sensitive, large-scale observability users.
• Own roadmap initiatives focused on AI-driven governance, agentic workflows, and expansion into Infrastructure, Logs, and APM.
• Lead end-to-end development - from discovery and research through execution, launch, and iteration for complex platform features.
• Define and track KPIs for retention, adoption, cost efficiency, and expansion, using data for prioritization.
• Balance short-term wins with long-term scalability and platform strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, GTM, and Product teams on pricing evolution and monetization.
• Drive predictable cost experiences and technical innovations in custom metrics observability.
• Influence platform-wide growth through data governance and AI integrations.
• Partner with Engineering on infrastructure and storage challenges.

Qualifications & Requirements

Datadog seeks proven leaders for this Senior Product Manager role. Key qualifications include:

• 5-8+ years as a Product Manager owning technical B2B SaaS platforms with Senior-level autonomy.
• End-to-end ownership experience from discovery to GTM and iteration.
• Strong technical depth in infrastructure, storage, or data platforms, partnering credibly with engineers.
• Expertise defining/tracking KPIs to drive decisions and stakeholder communication.
• Thrives in ambiguity, making high-judgment calls with imperfect data.
• Clear communicator leading cross-functional teams without formal authority.

Datadog values diverse backgrounds. If you're passionate about observability and growth-minded, apply even if you don't match every criterion.

Salary & Benefits

Earn a competitive salary range of $185,000 - $250,000 USD base (plus equity and variable comp) based on experience. Datadog offers best-in-class perks:

• New hire RSUs and ESPP for ownership.
• Family health insurance, dental, parental planning, and Spring Health mental health for dependents 6+.
• 401(k) match and PTO.
• Fitness reimbursements and commuter benefits.
• Professional development, training, mentors, and career pathing.
• Inclusive culture with Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks.

Benefits vary by location but prioritize employee well-being globally.

Why Join Datadog?

Datadog is the observability leader for cloud-scale applications, trusted by Fortune 500s. Work on Custom Metrics that power AI insights and platform growth. Enjoy hybrid flexibility in vibrant New York, cutting-edge tech, and a culture valuing innovation, diversity, and balance. Grow with continuous training, mentorship, and equity in a high-growth company shaping DevOps and cloud monitoring.

Impact retention and monetization in observability's hottest area. Collaborate on AI governance, scalable storage, and cross-product expansions that delight customers and drive revenue.

How to Apply

Ready to own Custom Metrics at Datadog? Apply now for this New York-based role. Submit your resume highlighting PM experience in observability, SaaS platforms, or infrastructure. Join interviews with Product, Engineering, and leadership. Datadog moves fast - don't miss powering 2026's biggest initiatives in cloud monitoring and AI-driven observability.

Datadog is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.