Senior Software Engineer - Data Science (Lisbon)

Who you are

You have 5+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in building scalable backend systems. Your expertise includes working with large-scale distributed systems and you have a solid understanding of data processing frameworks. You are proficient in programming languages such as Python and Java, and you have experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. You understand the importance of data science in product development and are eager to leverage your skills to enhance user experience.

You thrive in collaborative environments and value the relationships built within a team. You are comfortable working in a hybrid workplace, balancing remote work with in-office collaboration. You are passionate about creating efficient and scalable solutions that can handle increasing amounts of data as the company grows. You are also familiar with cloud services, particularly AWS, and understand how to utilize them effectively in your projects.

Desirable

Experience with Elasticsearch and Apache Spark is a plus, as these tools are integral to the data science capabilities at Datadog. Familiarity with anomaly detection and data analysis techniques will help you contribute more effectively to the team. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can improve the performance and cost-efficiency of data science services.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Science team, you will design, build, and scale backend systems that power Datadog's suite of Watchdog products. You will work on integrating and preprocessing data from various sources, ensuring that the data science-driven features continue to scale as the customer base grows. Your role will involve building common services and components that encapsulate data science capabilities for other products and teams to leverage.

You will collaborate closely with data scientists and other engineers to enhance the functionality of the Datadog app. This includes enabling new capabilities for core products and ensuring that the data science models are effectively incorporated into the system. You will leverage modern tools and frameworks to improve the performance and cost-efficiency of the services you build.

Your contributions will directly impact the user experience, as you will be responsible for ensuring that the features you develop are reliable and scalable. You will also participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall engineering culture at Datadog, sharing your knowledge and expertise with your peers.

What we offer

Datadog values a strong office culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to building products that customers love to use. The hybrid workplace model allows you to create a work-life harmony that fits your needs, ensuring that you can perform at your best. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development as you work on challenging projects that push the boundaries of data science and software engineering.

Join Datadog and be part of a mission-driven company that is transforming the way organizations monitor and analyze their data. You will have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a product that has a significant impact on the industry.