Engineering Manager I, Threat Detection

Engineering Manager I, Threat Detection position at Datadog, leading high-performing team for threat detection program, requiring strong security operations, detection engineering, and incident response experience.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of modern threat actor techniques and the detection engineering lifecycle.
• Technically credible, with the ability to review detection logic, code (e.g., Python), and the architecture of security systems (AI-driven or otherwise).
• Experience building automation systems for security operations workflows: detection platforms, AI-driven detection capabilities, case triage, investigation, response automation, or analyst tooling.
• Prior experience at a SaaS or cloud infrastructure company where security scale and complexity are first-order challenges.
• Experienced people leader with a focus on mentorship, team growth, and inclusion.

Benefits

• 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