Staff Software Engineer - AAA Governance

Datadog is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to join their Governance group in a role that will significantly impact how their largest customers manage and govern their Datadog implementations. This position offers an opportunity to work on critical initiatives that directly address enterprise customer pain points through building sophisticated governance solutions.

The role involves leading the technical direction for creating unified approaches to governing access, usage, and compliance across the Datadog platform. Key responsibilities include developing scalable tag management systems, creating flexible policy engines for compliance and cost management, and implementing multi-org governance solutions that can handle hundreds of organizations efficiently.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be working in a hybrid environment that values both in-office collaboration and work-life flexibility. The position offers competitive compensation ($234,000 - $300,000) along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, mental health support, and equity packages.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of engineering experience, with a strong background in architecting large-scale backend systems. You'll need to be both technically proficient and an effective communicator, able to align multiple engineering teams around shared technical strategies. The role requires a product-minded approach with deep empathy for customer experience and operational excellence.

Working at Datadog means joining a global SaaS business that's achieving remarkable growth while maintaining profitability. You'll be part of a collaborative, pragmatic community that champions professional development and diversity of thought. The position offers significant opportunity for impact, working with cutting-edge technologies while helping to shape the future of cloud monitoring and security solutions.