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Software Engineer - Early Career

Global SaaS business delivering cloud monitoring, security and analytics solutions, helping organizations monitor their entire technology stack.
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Entry-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud · Cybersecurity

Description For Software Engineer - Early Career

Datadog is seeking early-career software engineers to join their team working on large-scale, real-time systems that collect and analyze metrics, logs, and application data. The role offers a unique opportunity to work on significant technical challenges, processing over a hundred trillion events daily for 28,000+ customers. As part of the team, you'll contribute to critical services, deploy new features, and optimize systems for scale. The position is perfect for those interested in distributed systems, Kubernetes, or building products like Real User Monitoring and Cloud Security Management.

The company values office culture while maintaining a hybrid workplace model that supports work-life harmony. Early-career engineers work alongside senior team members, making meaningful contributions to the product from day one. The role offers extensive growth opportunities through professional development, mentorship programs, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.

Datadog provides a comprehensive benefits package including equity compensation, professional development resources, and various perks such as catered lunches and beautiful office spaces. The company maintains a strong focus on inclusivity and professional growth, with opportunities to join Community Guilds and participate in company social events.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about technology, comfortable with coding, and eager to work in a fast-paced environment. While technical skills are important, Datadog values potential and enthusiasm, encouraging applications from those who may not meet all qualifications but are passionate about technology and growth. The position offers the chance to work on impactful projects while developing expertise in cloud monitoring and security solutions.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Early Career

  • Solve scaling bottlenecks in critical services
  • Deploy new features to production and progressively roll out with feature flags
  • Investigate and fix production issues from team-owned services
  • Create optimizations to handle more traffic at scale
  • Plan important projects with team

Requirements For Software Engineer - Early Career

Kubernetes
  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related scientific field, or equivalent experience
  • Targeting 2025 full-time start date
  • Comfortable coding in one or more languages
  • Values code simplicity and performance
  • Software engineering internship or related experience
  • Self-starter who enjoys partnering with other engineers
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits For Software Engineer - Early Career

Equity
Education Budget
Mental Health Assistance
Relocation Benefits
  • New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Continuous professional development and career pathing
  • Mentorship and buddy program
  • Inclusive company culture and Community Guilds
  • Relocation support and travel benefits
  • Unlimited snacks and drinks, catered lunches
  • Beautiful offices with amazing views
  • Free mental health benefits for employees and dependents

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