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Datadog is seeking a strategic and data-driven Principal, Growth Marketing Manager – SEO/GEO to lead our organic growth through content and off-page strategy. This role is centered on defining what content we create, where it lives, and how it drives discovery across both traditional search engines and emerging AI/LLM platforms. You will partner closely with Website Experience, Product Marketing, and Engineering to identify and execute on content opportunities that drive measurable traffic and pipeline impact, while relying on Web Experience for technical SEO execution. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who wakes up thinking about content ecosystems, audience intent, and how to win in organic discovery at scale.
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.
What You'll Do:
- Own Datadog's content-led SEO/GEO strategy, defining the topics, formats, and ecosystems that drive measurable growth in traffic and pipeline
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team
- Identify and prioritize high-impact content opportunities across product areas and influence cross-functional teams to bring that content to life
- Map and optimize Datadog's presence across the full ecosystem of LLM-ingested content (e.g., YouTube, Reddit, review sites) to improve AI-driven discoverability
- Design and execute a comprehensive off-page strategy, including link acquisition, digital PR, and authority-building initiatives
- Partner closely with the Website Experience team, who owns technical SEO, to ensure content is effectively surfaced, indexed, and performant
- Create and contribute to high-impact content (e.g., flagship pieces, new formats, or experimental channels), setting the standard for quality and SEO performance
- Evaluate emerging trends in search, AI, content consumption, and digital discovery, translating market shifts into strategic opportunities for Datadog
Who You Are:
- 10+ years of SEO/Growth Marketing experience in a B2B or high-growth tech environment
- Proven track record of growing qualified organic traffic and visibility through content strategy, not just technical SEO improvements
- Highly analytical and comfortable working in large datasets (SQL skills a plus) to identify trends, diagnose performance shifts, and quantify opportunity
- Hands-on experience using enterprise SEO tools such as Conductor and Profound to drive strategy
- Strong understanding and perspective of how traditional search is evolving
- Experience marketing to developers, DevOps engineers, IT operations, or security practitioners, including writing content, is strongly preferred
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 & Growth:
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Employee-focused best in class onboarding
- Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
- 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.
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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.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
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.
Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Privacy and AI Guidelines:
Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.
INTRODUCTION
Datadog is seeking a strategic and data-driven Principal, Growth Marketing Manager – SEO/GEO to lead our organic growth through content and off-page strategy. This role is centered on defining what content we create, where it lives, and how it drives discovery across both traditional search engines and emerging AI/LLM platforms. You will partner closely with Website Experience, Product Marketing, and Engineering to identify and execute on content opportunities that drive measurable traffic and pipeline impact, while relying on Web Experience for technical SEO execution. This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who wakes up thinking about content ecosystems, audience intent, and how to win in organic discovery at scale.
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.
What You'll Do:
- Own Datadog's content-led SEO/GEO strategy, defining the topics, formats, and ecosystems that drive measurable growth in traffic and pipeline
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team
- Identify and prioritize high-impact content opportunities across product areas and influence cross-functional teams to bring that content to life
- Map and optimize Datadog's presence across the full ecosystem of LLM-ingested content (e.g., YouTube, Reddit, review sites) to improve AI-driven discoverability
- Design and execute a comprehensive off-page strategy, including link acquisition, digital PR, and authority-building initiatives
- Partner closely with the Website Experience team, who owns technical SEO, to ensure content is effectively surfaced, indexed, and performant
- Create and contribute to high-impact content (e.g., flagship pieces, new formats, or experimental channels), setting the standard for quality and SEO performance
- Evaluate emerging trends in search, AI, content consumption, and digital discovery, translating market shifts into strategic opportunities for Datadog
Who You Are:
- 10+ years of SEO/Growth Marketing experience in a B2B or high-growth tech environment
- Proven track record of growing qualified organic traffic and visibility through content strategy, not just technical SEO improvements
- Highly analytical and comfortable working in large datasets (SQL skills a plus) to identify trends, diagnose performance shifts, and quantify opportunity
- Hands-on experience using enterprise SEO tools such as Conductor and Profound to drive strategy
- Strong understanding and perspective of how traditional search is evolving
- Experience marketing to developers, DevOps engineers, IT operations, or security practitioners, including writing content, is strongly preferred
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 & Growth:
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Employee-focused best in class onboarding
- Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
- 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.
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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.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
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.
Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Privacy and AI Guidelines:
Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Growth Marketing Specialist
Target growth-stage tech companies
Series B and C startups frequently sponsor H-1B visas for Growth Marketing Specialists because hiring internationally is often faster than competing for domestic talent. Their lean teams also give you broader scope and stronger visa petition evidence.
Document your quantifiable impact
USCIS scrutinizes marketing roles closely. Build a portfolio showing measurable outcomes, CAC improvements, conversion rate lifts, revenue attribution. Concrete numbers strengthen your employer's specialty occupation argument and support O-1A petitions if applicable.
Confirm your degree field matches the role
A degree in marketing, business, statistics, or computer science typically supports a Growth Marketing Specialist petition. Degrees in unrelated fields create specialty occupation challenges, though relevant coursework or a complementary master's can often resolve the gap.
Ask about cap-exempt employers early
Universities, nonprofits, and affiliated research organizations are exempt from the H-1B annual cap, meaning they can file year-round without lottery risk. Some growth roles exist at these institutions in enrollment marketing, alumni engagement, or research commercialization.
Understand E-3 if you hold Australian citizenship
Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has the same specialty occupation requirements as H-1B but no lottery and far lower competition. Growth marketing roles at U.S. employers qualify, and applications can be filed directly at a consulate.
Separate your skills by channel before applying
Employers sponsoring visas want specialists, not generalists. Emphasize a primary growth channel, paid acquisition, SEO, lifecycle email, or product-led growth, in your resume and cover letter. A clear specialization makes the specialty occupation argument significantly easier to support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Growth Marketing Specialist qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Growth Marketing Specialist roles can qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as marketing, business analytics, or computer science. USCIS applies more scrutiny to broad marketing titles than to technical roles, so employer petitions need to clearly tie degree requirements to the specific duties, particularly data analysis, experimentation frameworks, or technical channel management.
Which visa types do employers use to sponsor growth marketing roles?
H-1B is the most common visa for Growth Marketing Specialists at U.S. tech companies. Australian citizens have access to the E-3 visa, which skips the lottery entirely. Candidates with a strong track record of measurable business impact may qualify for the O-1A visa as an alternative to the H-1B lottery. TN visa status covers marketing managers for Canadian and Mexican citizens under USMCA, though the role title and duties must fit the classification.
Do I need a specific degree to get sponsored as a Growth Marketing Specialist?
A bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, economics, statistics, or a closely related field is the standard expectation. Degrees in computer science or data science also work well given the analytical nature of the role. If your degree is in an unrelated field, three years of specialized work experience can substitute for each missing year of education under H-1B rules, though this makes the petition more complex to support.
How do I find employers who sponsor Growth Marketing Specialists?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa-sponsored roles in the U.S. Filtering for Growth Marketing Specialist positions on Migrate Mate surfaces companies that have an active willingness to sponsor. Focus on Series B through Series D tech companies, SaaS businesses, and marketplace startups, these employers file H-1B petitions for marketing roles regularly and are accustomed to the process.
Does a growth marketing background support an O-1A visa application?
It can, particularly for candidates who have led growth at a notable company, published in industry outlets, spoken at conferences, or hold documented evidence of high compensation relative to peers. The O-1A requires demonstrating extraordinary ability through at least three of eight criteria. A growth marketer with verifiable attribution to significant revenue outcomes, press coverage, or a leadership role at a well-known startup has a reasonable basis to explore this pathway with an immigration attorney.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Growth Marketing Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.