Container Runtime Engineer

Who you are

You have a strong background in container technologies and Kubernetes, with experience in managing multi-cloud environments. Your expertise in container isolation and security technologies, particularly Kata Containers, allows you to contribute effectively to the Compute Nodes team at Datadog. You are familiar with emerging sandboxing technologies such as gVisor and WebAssembly, and you understand the importance of performance in isolated workloads. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. You have a proactive approach to problem-solving and are committed to maintaining high standards of security and performance in your work.

Desirable

Experience with AWS Nitro Enclaves integration would be a plus, as would familiarity with microVM technologies. You are passionate about contributing to open-source projects and have a track record of collaborating with upstream communities to influence technology roadmaps. Your ability to evaluate and implement new technologies will be invaluable in this role.

What you'll do

As a Container Runtime Engineer at Datadog, you will design, implement, and maintain container isolation infrastructure across multi-cloud Kubernetes environments. Your primary focus will be on Kata Containers and microVM technologies, ensuring that workloads are isolated securely while achieving performance parity. You will work on developing new Kata backends tailored to diverse infrastructure requirements, including potential integration with AWS Nitro Enclaves. Your role will involve evaluating emerging sandboxing technologies like gVisor and WebAssembly to meet specific workload needs. You will collaborate closely with the Job Platform team to deliver isolation capabilities that enable new product features while maintaining performance at scale. Additionally, you will act as a subject matter expert, contributing to the upstream Kata Containers project and influencing its roadmap.

What we offer

At Datadog, you will be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to building secure and efficient multi-cloud infrastructure. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact on the security and performance of our platform. Join us in our mission to provide the best monitoring and security solutions for cloud applications.