Design and advance post-training methods and training loops for models operating in complex environments
Build simulated environments, synthetic data generation approaches, and evaluation frameworks that enable scalable model training and rigorous measurement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Research, Product, and Engineering to translate research advances into scalable Datadog capabilities
Share research findings with external audiences upon reaching significant project milestones.
Who You Are
You hold a PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, or have equivalent experience, with deep expertise in areas such as AI agents, decision models, post-training, or generative modeling
You have demonstrated the ability to lead technically ambitious research at meaningful scale, whether in an industry research lab, startup, academic environment, or another research setting
You have extensive hands-on experience designing or implementing training methods, simulated environments, synthetic data pipelines, or evaluation frameworks
You have a track record of research impact through influential publications, significant model or system contributions, widely used research artifacts, or equivalent technical achievements
You have operated at a senior technical level and have experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams of researchers or engineers, while remaining deeply hands-on in technical direction and execution
You want to develop and support a research team while maintaining a strong technical identity, and you can communicate complex research findings effectively across technical and non-technical audiences
Datadog values people from all walks of life. We know not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That’s okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your experience, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth
Competitive global benefits
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Opportunity to collaborate closely with colleagues across the Datadog offices in New York City and Paris
Opportunity to attend and present at conferences and meetups
Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups)
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
#LI-Hybrid
Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is
$244,000—$305,000 USD
About Datadog
Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog
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