Software Engineer with Systems Depth

Datadog is seeking a Software Engineer with Systems depth to join their team in New York. This role combines software engineering expertise with deep systems knowledge to build and maintain the critical infrastructure that powers Datadog's services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, reliability engineering, and distributed systems.

The position focuses on leveraging systems expertise to ensure Datadog's platform remains reliable, performant, and secure. You'll work with a wide array of technologies including container orchestration, distributed databases, message queues, and modern build tools. This role is perfect for engineers who enjoy working at the intersection of software development and systems engineering.

As part of Datadog, a leading SaaS company in the observability space, you'll be contributing to a platform that helps thousands of organizations monitor and secure their technology stacks. The company offers excellent compensation including both salary and equity, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems at scale.

The role requires deep technical expertise in areas such as build systems, container orchestration, distributed databases, and network architecture. You'll be working with technologies like Kubernetes, Cassandra, Kafka, and various other modern infrastructure tools. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the platform that thousands of other engineers rely on daily.

Working at Datadog means joining a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where solving tough problems and taking smart risks is encouraged. The company champions professional development, diversity of thought, and innovation while maintaining a strong focus on delivering value to customers.