Senior Software Engineer - Bazel Tools

The Bazel Tools team at Datadog is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their rapidly growing team that enables approximately 1,500 Datadog developers to build, test, and package millions of lines of code in their backend monorepo. This role is critical in maintaining and improving the development infrastructure that powers Datadog's engineering productivity. The position offers the opportunity to work with multiple programming languages including Go, Python, Java, Rust, and TypeScript, while utilizing the Bazel open source build system.

As a senior member of the team, you'll take ownership of both greenfield and brownfield projects from conception to completion. The role requires a unique blend of technical expertise and user empathy, as you'll be directly impacting the daily workflow of hundreds of developers. You'll be responsible for creating more efficient build tools, maintaining CI pipelines, managing complex migrations, and engaging with the open source Bazel community.

Datadog operates in a hybrid workplace model, valuing both in-office culture and work-life flexibility. The company is a successful publicly-traded SaaS business (NASDAQ: DDOG) known for its rare combination of growth and profitability. They're on a mission to simplify cloud complexity through infrastructure monitoring and digital transformation solutions.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including equity compensation through RSUs and ESPP, professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, and inclusive culture initiatives. The role is ideal for experienced engineers who are passionate about developer tooling, have a strong understanding of build systems, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.