Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems
$130,000 – $300,000 USD
Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and run foundational platforms powering Datadog applications.
- Build fault-tolerant, horizontally scalable solutions for multi-tenant environments.
- Write in Go, Java, Rust, or C++ and utilize open-source components like Kafka, Redis, Cassandra, and Elasticsearch.
- Own meaningful parts of the service and have a significant impact on the company's growth.
- Demonstrate ability to use AI coding tools and contribute to building AI-enabled products.
Soft Skills
Low LatencyHigh DurabilitySimple DesignsPerformance Optimization
Benefits
- Equity
- Employee Stock Purchase
- Mental Health
- 401k
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Parental Leave
- Gym/Wellness
Culture
Hybrid WorkContinuous Professional DevelopmentMentorship ProgramInternal MobilityCross-Functional Collaboration
Requirements
Required: BS/MS/PhD in a scientific field or equivalent experience
Regions: Us
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About Datadog
Industry: observability
Size: enterprise
Datadog is a leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale, using AI to detect and resolve issues.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $130,000 – $300,000 USD
Equity: New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)