Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - Backend & ScalabilityJoin to apply for the Senior Software Engineer - Backend & Scalability role at DatadogSenior Software Engineer - Backend & Scalability1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Software Engineer - Backend & Scalability role at DatadogAt Datadog, we’re building the platform that enables engineers to monitor, secure, and scale their infrastructure and applications - powering reliability and performance across thousands of companies. We ingest trillions of data points each day and tackle challenges of scale, speed, and resilience.We’re looking for experienced backend engineers who want to take ownership of critical services and deepen their expertise in distributed systems. Whether you've built APIs, pipelines, or backend tooling, this role is a chance to grow your impact while learning how to design and operate high-scale, high-availability systems that support observability and security products used by engineers around the world.At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships that it builds, the creativity it brings to the table, and the collaboration of being together. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our employees can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.What You’ll Do:Design and build reliable backend services that handle high-throughput, globally distributed workloadsOwn core components that power products relied on by thousands of engineering teams worldwideCollaborate with other experienced engineers to evolve system architecture with a focus on scalability and resilienceLearn and apply distributed systems design patterns in a production settingShip production-grade code in languages like Go, Python, or JavaContribute to team culture through code reviews, architecture discussions, and mentorship of peers and junior engineersWho You Are:You have 5+ years of experience building backend software in production, using languages like Go, Python, Java, C++, or RustYou’ve contributed to the design and development of backend services or APIs, and enjoy solving real-world engineering problemsYou’ve had some exposure to distributed systems (e.g., fault tolerance, messaging, scalability) and are excited to deepen your expertiseYou write clean, maintainable code and approach system design with thoughtfulness and curiosityYou’re collaborative and eager to grow your impact by working on high-scale, high-reliability systemsDatadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.Why Join:Work with talented engineers who will support your growth in distributed systems and large-scale software designParticipate in impactful projects from day one with the autonomy to make technical decisionsGrow your career with access to mentorship programs, internal mobility, and continuous development resourcesBenefits and Growth:New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathingIntradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networkingAn inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups)Access to Inclusion Talks, our Internal panel discussionsFree, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+Competitive global benefitsBenefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.About Datadog:Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.Equal Opportunity at Datadog:Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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