# Manager I, Engineering - Observability Pipelines

**Company:** [Datadog](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/datadog)
**Location:** Paris, France
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Distributed Systems, Data Infrastructure, Rust, Data Pipelines, On-Premises Software, Incident Response, On-Call Rotations, Observability Pipelines
**Posted:** 2026-08-12

> Manages engineers and execution for a core observability pipeline mission, partnering with Product on roadmap and technical strategy. The role requires experience in engineering management, distributed systems, data infrastructure, customer-installed software, and high-performance or Rust-based data pipelines.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own people management and engineering execution for a core Observability Pipelines mission.
- Establish a strong operating rhythm for the team.
- Drive high standards for on-call rotations and incident response.
- Partner with Product on the roadmap, balancing product priorities with technical realities.
- Lead, coach, and grow engineers’ careers.

## Requirements
- Experience directly managing engineers and owning a team’s operating rhythm end-to-end, from planning through execution and stakeholder communication to incident and on-call ownership.
- Technical background in distributed systems and data infrastructure.
- Experience with on-premises or customer-installed software.
- Product-minded approach and experience partnering with Product on strategy.
- Experience with high-performance or Rust-based data pipeline systems.

## Benefits
- New-hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing.
- Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program.
- Inclusive company culture and access to employee resource groups.
- Inclusion Talks and internal panel discussions.
- Global mental health benefits for employees and dependents aged six and older.
- Competitive benefits, which may vary by country and employment type.

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