Staff Software Engineer - Driveline

Datadog is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to enhance their Driveline component, a crucial element of their Event Platform. Driveline is an innovative in-memory append-only database designed for rapid ingestion, analytical queries, and efficient memory usage. This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Datadog's most critical platforms, which powers Live Search features for essential products like Logs Management and APM.

The position involves leading high-priority projects that enhance platform scalability and resilience across multiple teams. You'll be responsible for architectural decisions in distributed, high-throughput systems and will work closely with partner platforms to deliver critical capabilities to customers. The role requires deep expertise in C++ and a strong background in performance optimization and distributed systems.

Datadog offers a hybrid workplace environment that promotes work-life harmony while maintaining the benefits of office culture. The company provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, mental health support, and competitive compensation with equity. As a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: DDOG), Datadog demonstrates a rare combination of growth and profitability in the SaaS industry.

The ideal candidate will bring 2+ years of leadership experience in platform or infrastructure environments, with a proven track record of driving technical initiatives where performance and reliability are paramount. This role offers the opportunity to impact one of the most profitable aspects of Datadog's business while working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, engineering-focused culture.