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Technical Manager jobs at Datadog involve leading engineering teams that build and scale the observability platform. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, supporting candidates across multiple visa categories and at different stages of their immigration journey.
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We are seeking a motivated and experienced Technical Program Manager II to join Datadog's Technical Solutions organization. This organization is made up of 1,200+ customer-facing technical experts around the world — including Sales Engineers, Technical Account Managers, Support Engineers, and Solution Architects — who work with prospects and customers throughout their journey with Datadog to deliver outstanding experiences and drive growth through product adoption.
As a Technical Program Manager II, you will lead and support a variety of technical programs that help these customer-facing teams work more effectively. Depending on the needs of the organization, this could include programs related to internal tooling, process improvement, knowledge and content systems, or other cross-functional initiatives. You'll partner closely with team leads, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to bring structure and clarity to moderately complex, cross-team programs, and you'll act as a multiplier for the teams you support by driving programs from planning through delivery. Candidates who have previously led projects for customer-facing technical teams are especially encouraged to apply.
At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
- Drive delivery of cross-team programs that support one or more Technical Solutions teams — coordinating stakeholders, dependencies, and timelines to keep work on track from kickoff through delivery.
- Partner with team leads, subject matter experts, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate program goals into clear, actionable plans, and document scope, timeline, and quality expectations along the way.
- Establish and maintain program management fundamentals — project trackers, status updates, risk logs — so stakeholders always have visibility into progress and blockers.
- Identify unclear or incomplete requirements early and bring structure to ambiguous problems, escalating only when needed to keep execution on track.
- Use data to track progress against milestones, surface risks, and guide decisions; adjust plans as circumstances change.
- Apply AI tools to streamline your own program management workflows — synthesizing updates, surfacing patterns in program data, or accelerating documentation — and help identify where AI can improve processes for the teams you support.
- Communicate program status, risks, and impact clearly to stakeholders at different levels, adapting your message for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Look for opportunities to improve how programs and processes run, and contribute ideas that make execution more efficient over time.
Who You Are
- Program Management Experience: 3-5 years of experience leading technical programs in a SaaS or technical environment, ideally including cross-team or cross-functional initiatives. Experience supporting customer-facing or technical support functions is a plus.
- Execution-Oriented: Comfortable driving moderately complex, cross-team initiatives independently, with the judgment to seek guidance on larger or more ambiguous efforts. Solid foundation in project scoping, timeline management, and risk management; PMP, Agile training, or equivalent certification preferred.
- Data-Informed: Tracks progress against established metrics and uses data to guide decisions, report status, and identify risks early.
- Clear Communicator: Able to convey project status and ideas concisely to a range of audiences, from peers to senior stakeholders, adapting the level of detail as needed.
- Collaborative: Builds trust through consistent delivery; works constructively across teams to resolve differing viewpoints and unblock progress.
- Comfortable with Ambiguity: Able to identify unclear requirements, ask the right questions, and bring structure to partially-defined problems.
- AI Fluency: Uses AI tools confidently in day-to-day program work and can evaluate where AI can be responsibly and effectively applied to improve program processes.
- Growth-Oriented: Developing skill in giving constructive, empathetic feedback; may support the onboarding or mentorship of newer team members.
- Technical Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you're passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Best in breed onboarding
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
About Datadog:
Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
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Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
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Datadog Technical Manager roles emphasize cross-functional leadership on distributed systems and observability products. Frame your experience around team scaling, incident management, and shipping infrastructure features, not just headcount or budget ownership.
Target teams hiring across multiple visa types
Datadog sponsors H-1B, TN, and F-1 OPT candidates for Technical Manager roles. Confirm which category fits your status before applying, because the offer letter and I-129 filing timeline differ significantly between cap-subject H-1B and cap-exempt TN pathways.
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Filter Migrate Mate's job board by company and role to surface open Technical Manager positions at Datadog that confirm visa sponsorship upfront, so you're not applying blind and discovering sponsorship policy late in the process.
Prepare your credentials before final-round interviews
Have your degree certificates, transcripts, and any professional engineering credentials ready before you reach offer stage. Datadog's legal team will need these to assess specialty occupation eligibility for the H-1B petition without delaying your start date.
Negotiate your start date around USCIS processing windows
If you're cap-subject, H-1B employment can only begin October 1. Build that into your offer conversation early. Premium processing cuts USCIS adjudication to 15 business days and is worth requesting if your start date has limited flexibility.
Understand how a manager-level LCA affects your wage floor
Datadog must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. Manager-level roles typically fall under a higher DOL prevailing wage tier, so confirm your offered salary meets the certified LCA wage for your work location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Datadog sponsor H-1B visas for Technical Managers?
Yes, Datadog sponsors H-1B visas for Technical Manager roles. The company files petitions for both cap-subject candidates and those already holding H-1B status through a transfer. If you're in the H-1B lottery cycle, Datadog's legal team coordinates the I-129 filing and premium processing elections, though final decisions on premium processing vary by role and timing.
Which visa types does Datadog commonly use for Technical Manager roles?
Datadog supports several visa categories for Technical Managers, including H-1B and H-1B1 visa for specialty occupation workers, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management or engineering roles, and F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates. For longer-term sponsorship, Datadog also pursues EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways for eligible employees.
How do I apply for Technical Manager jobs at Datadog?
You can browse open Technical Manager positions at Datadog directly through Migrate Mate, which filters for roles that confirm visa sponsorship so you're not wasting applications on positions that won't support your status. Once you identify a role, apply through Datadog's careers portal and flag your visa requirements early in the recruiter screen, before reaching the technical interview loop.
What qualifications does Datadog expect for Technical Manager candidates needing sponsorship?
Datadog typically looks for Technical Managers with a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, plus hands-on experience managing engineering teams shipping production software. For H-1B sponsorship, your degree must align with the specific role, and several years of progressive technical leadership in a software or infrastructure environment is the standard expectation.
How do I plan my timeline if I need Datadog to sponsor my visa?
Timeline depends on your visa category. TN sponsorship can move quickly and doesn't require USCIS approval before you start. Cap-subject H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start, so you need an offer finalized before the registration window opens in March. If you're on OPT with an approaching expiration, raise your timeline with the recruiter at the first screen to avoid a gap in work authorization.