About the Role
The Cross-Product Queries (XPQ) team at Datadog is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic group. This role involves designing, building, and operating advanced query languages, systems, and services that manage and transform observability data within Datadog’s extensive storage systems. Our platform handles thousands of queries per second, supporting critical product features.
What You’ll Do
- Build and operate query execution engines.
- Work on query planning and cost-based optimization.
- Develop new language features to enhance user experience.
- Create fault-tolerant, horizontally scalable solutions in a multi-tenant environment.
- Program using languages such as Go, Java, Rust, and C++.
- Take ownership of significant service components, influencing the growth and direction of our technology.
Who You Are
- You hold a BS/MS/PhD in a scientific field or equivalent experience.
- You have substantial backend programming experience in languages like Go, Java, Rust, or C++.
- You possess knowledge in query processing or database internals.
- You thrive in solving high durability and low latency problems.
- You value simple designs and high performance.
- You are eager to work in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
Datadog Values
Datadog is committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing individuals from all walks of life. We encourage applications from those who may not meet every qualification but are passionate about technology and growth.
Benefits and Growth
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Opportunities for professional development and career pathing.
- Access to intradepartmental mentor and buddy programs and community guilds.
- Global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+.
- Competitive benefits that may vary based on your employment location and nature.
Join Datadog and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful community. Help us solve complex problems, take smart risks, and celebrate our achievements together.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- New hire stock equity (RSUs)
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development
- Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program
- Inclusion Talks
- Global mental health benefits
- Competitive global benefits
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