Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

Datadog is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Distributed Systems team, working on foundational platforms that power their applications. This role involves building and maintaining data pipelines that process billions of events per second in real-time from global companies. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like Go, Java, Rust, and various open-source components including Kafka, Redis, and Cassandra.

The role combines technical challenges of building fault-tolerant, horizontally scalable solutions with the excitement of working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Engineers will own significant parts of the service, making direct impact on the company's success. The hybrid work environment promotes a healthy work-life balance while maintaining strong office culture that encourages creativity and collaboration.

Datadog offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary with equity (RSUs), ESPP, healthcare, dental, 401(k) with match, and mental health benefits. The company strongly values professional development, providing continuous training, mentorship programs, and clear career advancement paths. As a global SaaS leader in cloud monitoring and security, Datadog presents an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about distributed systems to work on challenging problems at scale while growing their careers.