Hiring: Staff Software Engineer - Logs Observability Pipelines Company: Datadog Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:44:55 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Accessibility, Azure, C++, Datadog, GCP, Kubernetes, Linux, Product Strategy, Rust, SaaS About the job Required Skills: •This role will focus on building and scaling systems that process, route, and store high-volume observability data within customer-managed infrastructure. •Operate as a hands-on technical leader, driving architecture, cross-team delivery, and product direction across a complex and evolving space. Qualifications: •You have significant experience building software that is installed, deployed, and operated in customer environments rather than only as a fully managed SaaS service. •You have strong expertise in distributed systems, including scalability, performance optimization, and high-throughput data processing •You are proficient in systems-level programming (e.g., Go, Rust, or C++) and understand how software runs across diverse environments (e.g., Linux systems) •You have experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and are comfortable troubleshooting infrastructure and networking issues •You are experienced with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes in production environments •You have a track record of leading large, cross-functional engineering efforts and influencing technical direction across teams •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. •Generous and competitive benefits package •New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan •Continuous career development and pathing opportunities Compensation: •$244,000 - $305,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!