Software Engineer - Distributed Caching

Datadog, a leading global SaaS company in the observability and security space, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Distributed Caching team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to build and scale a critical piece of infrastructure that will be accessed hundreds of millions of times per second by various internal services.

The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Go, Redis, gRPC, and Envoy to create a high-throughput, low-latency cache that will be fundamental to Datadog's infrastructure. You'll be responsible for building distributed systems that operate at scale, requiring both deep technical expertise and an understanding of performance optimization.

As part of the role, you'll dig into low-level technical details when necessary, including kernel-level operations and performance profiling. You'll own significant portions of the service and participate in the on-call rotation, ensuring the reliability of this critical system. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with internal teams and be part of a growing organization that values technical excellence and innovation.

Datadog offers an attractive compensation package including a competitive base salary range of $130,000 to $300,000 USD, plus equity in the form of RSUs and access to an employee stock purchase plan. The company provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, 401(k) with matching, mental health benefits, and professional development opportunities.

The company operates in a hybrid work environment, valuing both the collaboration and creativity that comes from in-person interaction while providing flexibility for work-life harmony. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about distributed systems, values clean code and efficiency, and wants to work on challenging technical problems at scale.

Working at Datadog means joining a company that champions professional development, diversity of thought, and innovation while being part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community. The company's culture emphasizes learning, growth, and making a significant impact on how companies operate in the cloud age.