Staff Software Engineer - Notebooks

Datadog is seeking a product-oriented Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of AI-powered features for their Notebooks product. This role sits at the intersection of collaborative data analysis and artificial intelligence, working to seamlessly integrate AI tools into user workflows. The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of AI development in observability products, starting with Notebooks and expanding across Datadog's product suite.

The role involves working closely with product management to create compelling workflows, coordinating with AI platform teams, and building AI agents that can emulate deep technical expertise. As a technical anchor, you'll provide oversight for both AI and non-AI systems, while helping engineers become more proficient with AI-oriented development through establishing standards and leading by example.

Datadog operates at an impressive scale, processing trillions of data points daily while providing observability solutions for thousands of companies. The company culture emphasizes pragmatism, honesty, and solving complex problems effectively. They offer a hybrid workplace model to support work-life harmony and maintain a collaborative office culture.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $234,000 to $300,000 USD annually, plus equity and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, mental health support, 401(k) matching, and more. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving field of AI-powered developer tools while working at a leading global SaaS company.