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# Developer Engagement Lead

- **Company:** Datadog
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Rendering, Programming Tools, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Open Source Technology, Stack Overflow, Discord
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/bdbefe96-2989-4164-8f86-7b49848b7990/developer-engagement-lead

## About the Role

- Experience building social listening or community-monitoring systems
- Deep familiarity with Reddit, Discord, Hacker News, GitHub, Stack Overflow, X, or similar developer platforms
- Experience launching or operating a Discord or other owned developer space
- Experience creating triage, escalation, or response workflows across large organizations
- Familiarity with developer tools, infrastructure, observability, security, AI, or open source
- Experience using automation or AI to scale monitoring and engagement
- An existing developer audience or active participation in technical communities
- Strong instincts around short-form technical content and video




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