Staff Software Engineer - Frontend

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in frontend engineering, with a strong focus on building scalable and intuitive user interfaces. Your expertise in JavaScript and React allows you to create seamless user experiences that engage and delight users. You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

You are a technical leader who thrives on solving architectural challenges and improving engineering standards across the organization. Your experience in data visualization and streaming technologies positions you to tackle complex UX problems and deliver innovative solutions that drive user engagement. You are passionate about mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning within your team.

Desirable

Experience with performance optimization and profiling tools is a plus, as is familiarity with cloud-based solutions and distributed systems. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and are eager to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer - Frontend at Datadog, you will lead the design and implementation of major improvements to our frontend systems, ensuring they meet the needs of our growing user base. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to develop new features and enhance existing ones, focusing on data visualization and user experience.

You will take ownership of complex projects, from initial concept through to public launch, and will be responsible for driving technical decisions that align with our long-term vision. Your role will involve breaking down intricate UX challenges, identifying fundamental workflows, and refining your solutions to ensure they are intuitive and user-friendly.

You will also participate in the staff engineering community, sharing your knowledge and insights to help elevate the overall engineering standards at Datadog. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of our products and the satisfaction of our users.

What we offer

At Datadog, we value a collaborative and inclusive office culture that fosters creativity and innovation. We offer competitive compensation packages, including salary and benefits that reflect your skills and experience. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that is shaping the future of monitoring and analytics in the cloud.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. If you are passionate about technology and eager to grow your skills, we want to hear from you.