Software Engineer with Systems Depth

Datadog, a leading global SaaS company (NASDAQ: DDOG), is seeking a Software Engineer with Systems depth to join their team. This role combines deep systems expertise with software engineering skills to build and maintain the critical infrastructure that powers Datadog's monitoring and analytics platform.

The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience with systems and tooling to ensure Datadog's services remain reliable, performant, and secure. While the role shares similarities with distributed systems engineering, it specifically focuses on building and running internal platforms and tools that form the foundation of Datadog's products.

Key responsibilities include managing large cloud infrastructure deployments, leading reliability initiatives, and developing release management systems that enable seamless collaboration among thousands of developers. The role requires expertise in a wide range of technologies, from container orchestration and distributed systems to build tooling and service discovery.

Datadog offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $130,000 to $300,000 USD, plus equity and variable compensation. The company provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, mental health support, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and an employee stock purchase plan. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing, profitable company that champions professional development, diversity, and innovation while solving complex technical challenges in the cloud age.