Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

Datadog is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Distributed Systems for their Lisbon, Portugal office. As a Distributed Systems engineer at Datadog, you'll be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and running production-level foundational platforms that power their applications. Your role will involve creating data pipelines that ingest, store, analyze, and query billions of events per second in real-time from global companies. These platforms are optimized for durability, high availability, low latency, internet-scale footprint, and operability.

Datadog values office culture and operates on a hybrid workplace model to ensure work-life harmony. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Building fault-tolerant, horizontally scalable solutions for multi-tenant environments
2. Programming in languages such as Go, Java, Rust, or C++
3. Utilizing open-source components like Kafka, Redis, Cassandra, and Elasticsearch
4. Taking ownership of significant parts of the service, making an impact, and growing with the company

The ideal candidate should have:

• A BS/MS/PhD in a scientific field or equivalent experience
• Significant backend programming experience in one or more languages (Go, Java, Rust, C++)
• Exposure to working on high durability / low latency problems
• Ability to work at a low-level when necessary
• Appreciation for simple designs and performance
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment

Datadog offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities
• Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program
• Inclusive company culture with Community Guilds (employee resource groups)
• Global mental health benefits for employees and dependents
• Competitive global benefits package

Join Datadog to be part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where solving tough problems, taking smart risks, and celebrating one another are part of the culture. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge distributed systems and make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company.