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Forward Deployed Engineering Lead - Datadog
Software Engineer
Lead the Forward Deployed Engineering team to design, scale, and deliver cloud monitoring solutions for startups, bridging sales, product, and engineering while driving program architecture and hands‑on technical execution.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) framework to support rapid growth across multiple customer segments.
- Partner with sales, product, and customer success to translate market needs into scalable technical solutions.
- Architect and deliver end‑to‑end monitoring implementations on AWS and Kubernetes environments using Python and Datadog APIs.
- Build and mentor a high‑performing team of engineers, establishing processes, best practices, and career development paths.
- Drive cross‑functional programs, ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, and go‑to‑market strategies.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience, preferably with Python and cloud platforms (AWS, Kubernetes).
- Proven track record leading technical teams and delivering SaaS/cloud monitoring solutions at scale.
- Strong program management skills with the ability to design and operationalize repeatable processes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, bridging technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Experience in a fast‑moving startup or high‑growth environment is a plus.
Skills
pythonawskubernetes