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 ideal candidate will have strong backend programming experience and a passion for building fault-tolerant, scalable solutions. You'll be working in a hybrid environment that values both in-office collaboration and work-life harmony. The role offers significant technical challenges, focusing on high durability and low latency solutions in multi-tenant environments.

Datadog provides a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary ($130,000-$300,000), equity through RSUs and ESPP, healthcare benefits, and professional development opportunities. The company maintains a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, offering various employee resource groups and mental health benefits.

As a member of the Distributed Systems team, you'll have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to a fast-growing SaaS platform that helps companies monitor and secure their cloud infrastructure. The position offers both technical growth and the chance to work with a global team in a collaborative, engineering-focused culture.