Partner Technology Solutions Engineer

Datadog • New York, NY

5d • $144,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Datadog is looking for a Partner Technology Solutions Engineer to join our fast-paced team. You will be the primary technical contact for our partners, guiding them through the entire integration lifecycle—from initial architectural design to final publication on the Datadog Marketplace. This is a unique role that combines deep technical troubleshooting with high-level consulting and platform advocacy. You will work directly with external developers and see your contributions immediately reflected in the Datadog ecosystem.

Requirements

• A technical expert with 3+ years of experience in a technical role (Support Engineering, Solutions Architecture, or Software Development)
• Proficient in at least one language (Python or Go preferred)
• An observability enthusiast who understands monitoring fundamentals (Metrics, Logs, Traces) and modern standards like OpenTelemetry
• A natural consultant with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to developers of varying skill levels
• A tinkerer who is comfortable working with APIs, Linux environments, and cloud infrastructure
• Someone who thrives in a hybrid work environment and values pragmatism, honesty, and simplicity

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools in day-to-day workflows and validate, critique, and refine AI-generated output.
• You’re motivated to push the boundaries of how AI can improve software engineering best practices and contribute to building AI-enabled products.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for partners, advising on OAuth flows, log pipelines, OpenTelemetry, and agent-based vs. API-based configurations
• Perform architectural assessments and deep-dive code reviews for partner integrations in the integrations-extras and marketplace repositories, ensuring they meet our Quality Rubric
• Solve complex technical challenges for partners via Zendesk, Slack, and dedicated technical consultations
• Identify friction points in our Integration Developer Platform (IDP) and partner with our internal Product and Engineering teams to build a better developer experience
• Maintain public-facing developer documentation and internal tracking systems (JIRA) to ensure transparency and scale

Benefits

• Generous and professional development and equipment budget
• Best-in-class, high-growth technical culture
• Impactful role at the center of Datadog’s growth
• Inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds and experiences
• competitive salary and equity package
• variable compensation
• healthcare
• dental
• parental planning
• mental health benefits
• a 401(k) plan and match
• paid time off
• fitness reimbursements
• a discounted employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed