Staff Software Engineer - Dashboards

Datadog, a leading observability platform processing trillions of data points daily, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Dashboards team. This role sits at the heart of Datadog's observability platform, serving as a central interface for all customers. The position offers an opportunity to drive significant technical initiatives, including transitioning from monolithic to microservices architecture and implementing API Schema Versioning.

The role combines technical leadership with product innovation, requiring someone who can both architect complex systems and drive product strategy. You'll be responsible for leading cross-organizational initiatives, developing new product offerings, and establishing operational excellence standards. The position involves working with cutting-edge technology at massive scale, serving tens of thousands of companies worldwide.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll have the chance to shape the future of how engineers understand and scale their systems. The role offers competitive compensation ($234,000-$300,000), comprehensive benefits, and equity packages. Datadog's culture emphasizes pragmatism, honesty, and solving hard problems the right way, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to make a significant impact while working on challenging technical problems.

The company's success as a publicly-traded company (NASDAQ: DDOG) and its rare combination of growth and profitability make this an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to work at the forefront of cloud observability and security. The position offers significant technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and the chance to influence the direction of a major player in the tech industry.