Engineering Manager, Code Coverage

About the role

Datadog is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and grow its Code Coverage team in Madrid, which builds the next generation of AI-powered developer tooling. The team owns the Code Coverage product across the entire stack, helping customers track and enforce test coverage within the Software Delivery suite. You will lead a high-performing team in an ambiguous environment, set technical direction, drive execution and stay hands-on, partnering with customers and product management to turn the product into an automated system that uses production signals and AI.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of four engineers in Madrid, supporting their growth through mentorship, regular 1:1s and clear performance feedback, and fostering a culture of ownership and quality
• Guide the evolution of Code Coverage into an AI-powered system that uses production data and LLMs to identify coverage gaps and improve test effectiveness
• Partner with product management and customers to define and evolve the roadmap, aligning stakeholders and turning strategy into clear priorities
• Contribute to architecture and design decisions and take part in the on-call rotation

Required profile

• Strong interest in AI and agentic engineering, and curiosity about how LLMs and autonomous systems can improve developer workflows
• Experience leading an engineering team as a tech lead or manager, with a track record of developing engineers at different levels
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, able to build high-performing teams and set priorities
• Comfortable working in ambiguity, driving execution through clear value hypotheses and quick iteration
• Strong product sense and communication skills, able to collaborate with product managers, customers and cross-functional stakeholders

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with Java or Go
• Work on large-scale distributed systems
• Willingness to stay close to the code and participate in an on-call rotation

What we offer

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Continuous professional development, product training and career pathing
• Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program, and access to Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks
• Global mental health benefits for employees and dependents aged 6+
• Hybrid workplace