Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in frontend engineering, building responsive and user-friendly applications that cater to thousands of users. Your expertise in JavaScript and frameworks like React allows you to create seamless user experiences while addressing complex data challenges. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with backend engineers, product managers, and designers to refine and validate design concepts. You are passionate about experimenting with new systems and design patterns, always looking for ways to improve the user experience. You understand the importance of performance and scalability, and you are eager to tackle these challenges head-on. You are comfortable in a hybrid workplace, valuing both in-person collaboration and the flexibility of remote work.

Desirable

Experience with TypeScript is a plus, as it enhances your ability to build robust applications. Familiarity with performance optimization techniques and data visualization tools will further strengthen your contributions to the team. You are open to participating in hackathons and other collaborative events that foster innovation and creativity within the engineering community.

What you'll do

As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Datadog, you will be responsible for designing and delivering features that have a direct impact on thousands of users. You will break down complex features into manageable engineering tasks and develop rollout plans that ensure timely delivery. Your role will involve close collaboration with backend engineers to streamline data flow from the platform to the user interface, enabling seamless transitions between different views. You will advocate for new systems and tooling, experimenting with cutting-edge technologies to enhance the product's capabilities. You will also participate in hackathons, contributing to a culture of creativity and innovation within the engineering team. Your work will help shape the next generation of high-scale, data-powered features that empower our customers to monitor their systems effectively.

What we offer

At Datadog, we value a strong office culture that fosters relationships and creativity. You will be part of a vibrant community of over 200 frontend engineers, surrounded by experts who are eager to share knowledge and collaborate. We offer a hybrid work environment that allows you to create a work-life harmony that best fits your needs. Join us to make a significant impact on the development world while working on exciting scalability and performance challenges.