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LeadFull-timeGitAIML
Salary Range
$153,000 - $207,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
Datadog is seeking a Staff Engineer to join our Simulation Environments team, where you'll design and scale high-fidelity simulation platforms for AI agent training. This foundational role involves collaborating across AI research and product teams to create environments where AI agents can learn and take action.
Key Responsibilities
- →Design and build high-fidelity simulation environments that model complex distributed systems
- →Develop synthetic data generation tools and evaluation pipelines for AI agent training
- →Collaborate with AI research and product engineering teams to integrate models into workflows
- →Define architecture and technical direction for Datadog’s simulation platform
- →Mentor engineers and contribute to shaping team culture
Requirements
- ✓BS, MS, PhD, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- ✓Strong experience in distributed systems, backend, or infrastructure engineering
- ✓Hands-on experience building or deploying ML/AI systems
- ✓Familiarity with synthetic data, simulation frameworks, or generative modeling
- ✓Ability to turn ambiguity into clarity and define new systems
- ✓Skilled communicator and team leader in cross-functional environments
Benefits
- ★Generous and competitive benefits package
- ★New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- ★Continuous career development opportunities
- ★Employee-focused onboarding
- ★Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
- ★Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
