Regional Manager, Sales Engineering - AI Accounts Datadog · California

As a Regional Manager, Sales Engineering, you will lead a team of Sales Engineers and frontline leaders, driving technical execution, operational excellence, and team development across your region. You’ll act as a force multiplier by owning team performance, shaping execution standards, and partnering closely with Sales leadership to influence strategy, improve outcomes, and scale impact beyond individual deals. What You’ll Do: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Engineers, driving performance, engagement, and long-term career growth through regular feedback and structured development Partner confidently with senior Sales leadership on regional strategy, multi-quarter planning, annual capacity planning, and forecast alignment operating 2-3 quarters ahead to anticipate resourcing needs and business priorities Own in-field execution at a regional level by taking an executive presence role in strategic and high-impact opportunities and providing senior-level stakeholder alignment and technical credibility alongside your team Oversee consistent, high-quality delivery across technical sales cycles in the region, including evaluations, customer engagements, and deal progression Hire and onboard top talent across ICs and manager-level roles, building a high-performing team and accelerating ramp through structured onboarding and enablement Manage regional operations…