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Manager I, Engineering - Code Coverage

Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on AI-powered developer tooling in a hybrid work environment.

Location
Madrid, Spain
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
lead
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 3 months ago

First seen on Joblaze 3 months ago

Last verified on the company career page 3 days ago

Skills & Technologies

AI/ML Java Go Flexible on stack

Role intensity

20% coding — mostly leadership/strategy

AI in the day-to-day

Guide the evolution of Code Coverage into an AI-powered system that uses production data and LLMs to identify coverage gaps.

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.

Benefits

In-house Networking Inclusive company culture Equity/Stock Options Professional Development Competitive global benefits Mental Health Benefits

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Engineering Manager will lead a team focused on enhancing Datadog's Code Coverage product, driving the integration of AI to optimize test coverage and quality. Key skills include hands-on experience with Java or Go and a strong background in managing engineering teams, particularly in dynamic environments. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for AI and a proven track record in developing engineers, making it suitable for mid to senior-level professionals. Datadog emphasizes a collaborative culture and offers a hybrid work model to support employee well-being.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about 3 months ago — first seen on Joblaze July 8, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page October 8, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Manager I, Engineering - Code Coverage role remote?
It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in Madrid, Spain.
Where is the role based?
Datadog is hiring for this position in Madrid, Spain.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Go, Java.
What seniority level is this role?
Datadog targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Manager I, Engineering - Code Coverage role at Datadog.

From the original posting

Datadog is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and grow our Code Coverage team, which is building the next generation of AI-powered developer tooling. This team owns Datadog’s Code Coverage product across the entire stack, helping customers track and enforce test coverage. Code Coverage is part of the Software Delivery suite, which enables engineering teams to move faster and more securely.

In this role, you will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team in an ambiguous environment. You’ll set technical direction, drive execution, and remain hands-on. You will partner closely with customers and product management to evolve the product into an automated system that leverages production signals and AI to improve test quality, relevance, and performance.

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships that it builds, the creativity it brings to the table, and the collaboration of being together. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our employees can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and develop a team of four engineers in Madrid, supporting their growth through mentorship, regular 1:1s, and clear performance feedback, while fostering a strong 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 translating strategy into clear priorities
  • Stay hands-on by contributing to architecture and design decisions, and by participating in the on-call rotation

Who You Are:

  • You have a strong interest in AI and agentic engineering, and are curious about how LLMs and autonomous systems can improve developer workflows
  • You have experience leading an engineering team as a tech lead or manager, with a track record of developing engineers at different levels
  • You are an excellent leader with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams and set priorities effectively
  • You are comfortable operating in ambiguity and can drive execution in evolving environments by forming clear value hypotheses and iterating quickly
  • You have hands-on experience with Java or Go, worked on large scale distributed systems, and are willing to stay close to the code and participate in an on-call rotation
  • You have strong product sense and communication skills, and can collaborate effectively with product managers, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders

Benefits and Growth:

  • New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
  • Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
  • An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups)
  • Access to Inclusion Talks, our Internal panel discussions
  • Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+
  • Competitive global benefits

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