Staff Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

Who you are

You have extensive experience as a Staff Engineer, ideally with a focus on distributed systems and data visualization. Your technical leadership skills are complemented by your ability to communicate effectively across teams, ensuring that architectural decisions align with business goals. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about mentoring others in the engineering community.

You possess a deep understanding of system architecture and have a proven track record of delivering high-performance solutions. Your experience includes designing and implementing systems that can handle significant scale, and you are comfortable navigating complex technical challenges. You are proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and are committed to maintaining high standards in software engineering practices.

Desirable

Experience with planet-scale streaming technologies and virtual runtime profiling is a plus. Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern development practices will enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Staff Engineer at Datadog, you will take ownership of multiple critical architecture components within your area of the business. You will lead the design and implementation of systems that support the company's growth over the next five years. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that the solutions you architect are robust, scalable, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives.

You will be responsible for delivering the systems you design from inception to deployment, ensuring that they meet performance and reliability standards. This includes conducting thorough testing and optimization to handle high volumes of data and user interactions. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and best practices to foster a culture of continuous learning within the team.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will participate in the staff engineering community, contributing to discussions on industry trends and innovations. Your insights will help shape the company's engineering standards and practices, driving improvements across the organization.

What we offer

Datadog values a collaborative office culture that encourages creativity and relationship-building among team members. We operate as a hybrid workplace, allowing you to create a work-life harmony that suits your needs. You will have access to resources and support to help you grow in your career while making a significant impact on the company's success. Join us in shaping the future of technology at Datadog.