Associate Product Designer

About the role

This Associate Product Designer role at Datadog is part of a 12-month rotational program, offering early-career designers the chance to work on high-impact, real-world challenges across the company's product ecosystem. Designers will rotate through three different product teams, gaining broad experience. The program emphasizes rapid learning and growth, with a focus on designing, testing, shipping, and iterating on products.

The core work involves transforming complex technical concepts into clear, actionable designs for developers worldwide. This includes creating real-time dashboards, data visualizations, and incident workflows, as well as contributing to the underlying design systems. Success in this role means effectively making the invisible complexity of modern software visible and actionable, directly impacting how millions of developers perform their daily tasks.

Candidates will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and senior designers, guided by dedicated mentors. This mentorship aims to develop both design craft and strategic thinking. By the program's conclusion, designers are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of Datadog's product portfolio and the confidence to design effectively in a global, fast-moving technology landscape.

The salary for this full-time remote position ranges from $85,000 to $130,000 annually.

Skills that matter here

• Figma: This role requires experience with Figma or similar tools to create and prototype designs.
• GenerativeAI tools: The team is looking for designers eager to leverage Generative AI tools to enhance their design processes.
• Vibecoding: Experience with Vibecoding is expected for this role, indicating familiarity with specific design or development methodologies.

Who this role suits

• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn and grow quickly.
• An individual with a strong foundation in human-centered design principles and a compelling portfolio.
• A person who enjoys collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers and product managers.
• Someone passionate about creating high-quality user experiences and solving complex problems with simple solutions.

From the employer

What You’ll Do

• Rotate through 3 product design teams over 12 months, building your skills across different problem spaces.
• Work closely with design leaders and product managers to understand how our customers use Datadog and what they need to succeed.
• Bring ideas to life through research, prototyping, and interaction design, then ship them in production.
• Document and present your design to the team and work to get buy-in from key stakeholders.
• Collaborate directly with engineers to understand technical constraints and opportunities.

Who You Are

• You are in the process of receiving/ have a degree in Computer Science or Human Computer Interaction or related field, or equivalent experience.
• You are able to start full-time beginning fall 2026.
• Have a portfolio with a solid foundation in human-centered practices that showcases strong interaction and visual design skills.
• Ability to express ideas via rich stories, prototypes and code.
• Aptitude to come up with novel, simple solutions for complex problems.
• Experience with Figma or similar design tools.
• Experience with Vibecoding and GenerativeAI tools.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, curiosity and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Passion for creating a high-quality user experience, down to those little details that matter.

Benefits and Growth

• Mentorship opportunities with team members, leadership, and beyond.
• Continuous professional development and product training opportunities.
• Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking.
• In-person intern cohort and monthly company social events.
• An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds.
• Relocation support and travel benefits.
• Unlimited snacks and drinks in our office; catered lunches on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
• Beautiful offices in convenient locations.
• Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.