Senior Software Engineer - Backend and Distributed Systems - Remote

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who brings strong backend and distributed systems experience to join our Cross-Product Query (XPQ) organization. As part of the Query Connectors team, you'll help build and maintain critical data connectivity infrastructure while constantly exploring and adapting to new technologies and data platforms.

In Short

• Design and implement distributed systems that enable seamless data connectivity across Datadog's ecosystem
• Lead technical discovery processes with product teams to understand their data access requirements
• Build and optimize backend services that power our data connectivity infrastructure
• Explore and evaluate new technologies to enhance our connector capabilities
• Collaborate extensively with teams across Datadog to ensure connectors meet their specific needs
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices within the team
• Opportunity to contribute to open-source projects and broader industry initiatives, making a meaningful difference beyond our platform.

Requirements

• You have 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong background in building and maintaining backend distributed systems
• Experience with high-throughput, reliable service design and implementation
• Quick learner who enjoys exploring and adopting new technologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills with complex distributed systems
• Background in databases or query systems is a plus, but not required
• Strong proficiency in at least one of our core languages: Java, Go, or Rust

Benefits

• 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