Principal Data Engineer, Forecasting

Datadog is hiring a Principal Data Engineer, Forecasting to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Data Engineer, Forecasting, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll turn data into insights and intelligent products, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics • Build and validate models and dashboards What we offer: • Annual learning and professional development budget • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Flexible working hours across US time zones How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Datadog is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Understanding of statistics and experimentation • Experience with data visualization tools • Strong SQL and Python (or R) • Clear communication skills Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning