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Senior Staff Software Engineer at Datadog | New York

DatadogNew York, New York, USA
On-site Full-time $272K/yr - $340K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess: Strong experience in software engineering with a focus on large-scale system design. Proficient in programming languages such as Go, Java, or Python. Deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud architecture. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers.

About the job

About Datadog:

At Datadog, we are dedicated to creating the most robust platform for engineers to comprehend and scale their systems, applications, and teams. Our operations are characterized by high scalability—handling trillions of data points daily—and we provide reliable alerting, metrics visualization, logging, and application tracing for tens of thousands of companies. Our engineering culture is rooted in values of pragmatism, honesty, and simplicity, allowing us to tackle complex problems effectively.

The Opportunity:

As a Senior Staff Engineer at Datadog, you will take on a pivotal role as a technical leader, driving the design and implementation of large-scale systems that will underpin our growth for the next five years and beyond. Your impact will manifest in three key areas:

  • Individual Contributor: Leverage your exceptional technical expertise to develop industry-leading systems in domains such as observability data platforms, distributed query engines, and real-time event streaming at a global scale.
  • Technical Leadership: Utilize your broad architectural perspective and profound systems thinking to align design decisions across various teams and domains, navigating complex, multi-team challenges to define long-term technical strategies and propel large-scale initiatives forward.
  • Engineering Stewardship: Play a crucial role in the evolution of our systems and engineering culture by actively engaging with Datadog’s senior technical community, incorporating external insights and internal experiences to elevate our engineering practices.

About Datadog

Datadog is a leading observer and monitoring platform that empowers engineers to gain insights into their systems and applications through comprehensive data analysis. Our mission is to provide an unparalleled experience in system performance monitoring and operational efficiency.

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