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Compliance (must) Python Onboarding

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution of Datadog’s commercial security compliance efforts, shifting from manual audit processes to automated, scalable pl…
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and cross-functio…
• Partner within Information Security to operationalize a common control framework that integrates seamlessly into Datadog’s architecture and processes.
• Drive the development of internal tooling to automate evidence collection and dashboarding, reducing operational friction across the organization.
• Collaborate with broader internal engineering teams to embed compliance-by-design into our infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native service adoption.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “As the Engineering Manager for Commercial Audit, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for scaling Datadog’s security and compliance posture throu…” · “Our GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) function is a critical partner to the broader Security and Engineering organizations, ensuring that Datadog not on…” · “You will manage a team of engineers and analysts who are transitioning to a GRC engineering direction to treat compliance as a software problem, leveraging A…”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “You can navigate difficult conversations, resolve conflict constructively, and maintain strong working relationships across diverse teams.” · “You possess a systems-thinking mindset—you look for upstream root causes and downstream impacts rather than solving problems in isolation.” · “It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers.”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds, and the creativity it brings to the table.” · “Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and cross-functio…” · “Collaborate with broader internal engineering teams to embed compliance-by-design into our infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native service adoption.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “You will manage a team of engineers and analysts who are transitioning to a GRC engineering direction to treat compliance as a software problem, leveraging A…” · “This is a high-impact leadership role where you will grow a team of engineers and analysts responsible for directly maintaining our compliance programs and r…” · “Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and cross-functio…”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Our GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) function is a critical partner to the broader Security and Engineering organizations, ensuring that Datadog not on…” · “You will act as a bridge between technical engineering, legal, and compliance, enabling the organization to move fast while maintaining a secure and complian…” · “Drive the development of internal tooling to automate evidence collection and dashboarding, reducing operational friction across the organization.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “You will manage a team of engineers and analysts who are transitioning to a GRC engineering direction to treat compliance as a software problem, leveraging A…” · “This is a high-impact leadership role where you will grow a team of engineers and analysts responsible for directly maintaining our compliance programs and r…” · “Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and cross-functio…”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “As the Engineering Manager for Commercial Audit, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for scaling Datadog’s security and compliance posture throu…” · “Our GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) function is a critical partner to the broader Security and Engineering organizations, ensuring that Datadog not on…” · “You will manage a team of engineers and analysts who are transitioning to a GRC engineering direction to treat compliance as a software problem, leveraging A…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “You build strong, trusted relationships across engineering, legal, product, and executive stakeholders.” · “You remain calm under pressure, navigate disagreement with diplomacy, and consistently bring people to alignment without creating unnecessary friction.” · “You know how to build trust and alignment across diverse teams.”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Communication Supporting
  In the posting: “You are a clear communicator who can translate complex technical or regulatory requirements into "plain language" for engineers, leadership, and external aud…”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Customer focus Supporting
  In the posting: “It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers.”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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