Senior Software Engineer - Driveline - Remote

Overview

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most critical platforms at Datadog, focusing on Live Search features for products like Logs Management and APM.

In Short

• Building and operating query execution engines.
• Working on query parsing and planning.
• Optimizing and developing new language features.
• Creating fault-tolerant, scalable solutions.
• Writing in C++ and Go.
• Owning meaningful parts of the service.
• Contributing to a fast-paced startup environment.
• Collaborating with a team focused on performance and simple designs.
• Engaging in continuous professional development.
• Participating in an inclusive company culture.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in a scientific field or equivalent experience.
• Significant backend programming experience in Go, Rust, or C++.
• Interest or experience with query processing and database internals.
• Experience with high durability and low latency problems.
• Ability to work at a low-level when needed.
• Focus on simple designs and performance.
• Desire to work in a high-growth startup environment.

Benefits

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Continuous professional development and product training.
• Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program.
• An inclusive company culture with Community Guilds.
• Access to Inclusion Talks and internal panel discussions.
• Free global mental health benefits for employees and dependents.
• Competitive global benefits including healthcare and 401(k) plan.