Software Engineer - Backend Generalist

Datadog is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their team in building the world's leading platform for monitoring, security, and analytics. Operating at massive scale with trillions of data points processed daily, Datadog serves tens of thousands of companies with critical observability needs. The role offers an opportunity to work on challenging technical problems in a high-growth environment that values pragmatism and simplicity.

As a Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for scaling critical services, implementing new features with progressive rollouts, and designing architectures that can handle increasing traffic demands. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid workplace environment that emphasizes both in-office collaboration and work-life harmony.

The company culture strongly values engineering excellence, honest communication, and customer focus. You'll be part of a team that tackles complex technical challenges while maintaining high standards for code quality and system performance. Datadog offers comprehensive benefits, including equity compensation, professional development opportunities, and an inclusive workplace environment with various employee resource groups and community initiatives.

This role is perfect for engineers who are passionate about building scalable systems, value collaborative problem-solving, and want to contribute to a product that helps other engineers understand and improve their systems. The position offers significant growth potential within a company that has successfully combined rapid growth with profitability in the competitive SaaS market.