We are looking for a Staff Engineer to join Datadog’s Software Delivery team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will shape the future of how developers build, deploy, and debug software using Datadog. You will work at the intersection of CI/CD observability, source control management (SCM) integrations, IDE tooling, and developer-focused features like the Datadog Debugger.
In this role, you will design and build scalable systems that give developers end-to-end visibility into their software delivery pipelines. You will also work with platform teams to bring Datadog directly into developer workflows, whether that is inside GitHub pull requests, within their IDEs, or via command-line interfaces. You will own projects that make it easier for developers to move fast without sacrificing quality.
You will be at the core of Datadog’s mission to empower developers. You will shape high-impact systems used by thousands of engineers daily. You will have the opportunity to drive innovation in a space that sits at the center of modern software engineering: how code moves from idea to production.
At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You’ll Do:
- Design and own core systems within the Software Delivery suite, such as build and deployment data ingestion, visibility dashboards, and failure diagnostics.
- Partner with Datadog for Developers teams to extend Datadog into SCMs, IDEs, and local development tools.
- Lead the technical strategy for building and evolving features like live debugging, test visibility, and deployment tracking.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to ensure the tools we build are deeply useful, fast, and a joy to use.
- Mentor engineers across teams by sharing deep technical insights, guiding architecture discussions, and driving adoption of best practices.
Who You Are:
- A BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of engineering experience designing and delivering complex, high-scale systems.
- 4+ years of technical leadership experience, with a proven track record of driving large initiatives across multiple teams.
- Deep understanding of software delivery pipelines, developer workflows, and developer experience challenges.
- Some experience integrating with SCMs like GitHub or GitLab, and/or building plugins or extensions for popular IDEs.
Datadog 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.
Benefits and Growth:
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups)
- Access to Inclusion Talks, our internal panel discussions
- Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+
- Competitive global benefits
Benefits 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. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
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