Security Sales Engineer

About this role

Datadog is hiring a Security Sales Engineer to support enterprise sales efforts by demonstrating security solutions, understanding customer needs, and providing technical expertise throughout the sales cycle. You'll collaborate with sales and product teams to drive adoption of Datadog's security offerings while staying current on industry trends and vulnerabilities.

What you'll do

• Support enterprise security sales team in driving adoption of Datadog security solutions within strategic accounts
• Conduct detailed product demonstrations and presentations to showcase security capabilities
• Provide technical expertise during customer evaluations and proof-of-value initiatives
• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of Datadog's security products and industry trends
• Relay customer feedback to product management and engineering teams
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and webinars to promote security solutions

What they're looking for

• SIEM platforms and detection pipelines
• SOC workflows (alert triage, investigation, response)
• Endpoint security (EDR/MDR) expertise
• Cloud platform security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Application security and DevOps ecosystem knowledge
• Technical presentation and communication abilities
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Security principles and best practices

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($118,000–$173,000 USD) plus equity and variable compensation
• Stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, parental, and mental health benefits
• 401(k) plan with match and paid time off
• Professional development and career pathing opportunities
• Inclusive company culture with community guilds and mentorship programs