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From the employer's careers site First seen 31 Oct 2026 · Still live on 3 Nov 2026

Sales Engineer

Datadog Tokyo Hybrid mid full-time

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Description

As a Sales Engineer at Datadog, you will work closely with the sales team to identify opportunities and close deals by providing technical expertise.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Collaborating with the sales and customer success teams to explain the value, vision, and strategy of Datadog's offerings to customers
  • Continuously learning new technologies to enhance your knowledge of competitive products, technical skills, and credibility as an expert
  • Delivering product and technical presentations to a wide range of prospective and existing customers
  • Communicating directly with the product team to relay customer feedback and requests for new features
  • Supporting customers through product validation, implementation, and onboarding, and resolving any challenges or obstacles that arise
  • Providing creative solutions to complex technical problems that customers face throughout their lifecycle

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • At least two years of experience as a Sales Engineer or Solutions Engineer, with experience in DevOps/SRE or platform engineering
  • Knowledge of DevOps monitoring, cloud architecture tools, and modern web development, as well as practical experience in these areas
  • Native-level Japanese language skills, both written and spoken, to communicate effectively with customers in Japan
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and collaborating with teams
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to confidently deliver technical presentations and product demos
  • Flexibility and creativity in approaching complex technical challenges
  • A passion for technology and a desire to continually develop your skills

We offer a range of benefits and growth opportunities, including:

  • Industry-leading onboarding program
  • Comprehensive global benefits package
  • Departmental mentorship and buddy programs to support your network and growth
  • Stock options and employee stock purchase plans
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Inclusive company culture with community guilds and inclusion talks

Skills

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