Director, Product Design at datadog

The role

Datadog is seeking a seasoned design leader to shape the future of its AI-powered observability and security platform. Based in New York, this hybrid role involves leading a global design team and defining product direction for a suite of complex engineering tools.

What you'll do

• Define a cohesive product vision and establish strategic roadmaps
• Lead and develop a talented and diverse global design team
• Champion product excellence and empower teams to deliver high quality work
• Evolve how the design team utilizes and builds with AI technologies
• Partner with cross functional peers to set metrics and goals
• Strengthen organizational processes and design capabilities

What you'll bring

• Over 12 years of experience in product design
• At least 5 years of experience managing other managers
• Proven track record of building complex B2B SaaS products
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design leadership and end to end ownership
• Proficiency in prototyping in code and understanding the software development lifecycle

Your impact

The successful candidate will define the design direction for Datadog's core products, directly influencing how engineering and security teams interact with complex systems at scale. By evolving design processes for the AI era, this leader will ensure the platform remains a market leader in observability and security.