Staff Software Engineer

Datadog is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team as a technical leader working on cutting-edge solutions. This role combines hands-on technical work with strategic leadership, focusing on building systems that will support Datadog's growth for the next five years. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing critical systems handling massive scale, such as data visualization, virtual runtime profiling, and planet-scale streaming solutions.

The position offers an opportunity to work at a successful global SaaS company (NASDAQ: DDOG) that delivers essential monitoring and security solutions to organizations worldwide. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and innovation, working on projects that directly impact the company's core infrastructure and products.

The role requires both deep technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be expected to tackle complex architectural challenges, lead major technical initiatives, and contribute to company-wide engineering standards. You'll work in a hybrid environment that values both in-office collaboration and work-life balance, with the flexibility to work remotely.

Key projects you might lead include designing new data storage engines handling hundreds of millions of records per second, leading the development of new products in areas like synthetics or profiling, or scaling critical services to handle 100x current load. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge technology at scale.