Staff Software Engineer - Logs Management

Datadog; New York (NY); On-site; USD 234,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

New hire stock equity (RSUs)

Continuous career development

Employee-focused onboarding

Internal mentor program

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Join Datadog as a Staff Engineer in New York, where you will redefine how customers interact with log data. Collaborate with Product Managers, lead initiatives in ingestion pipelines and log management, and mentor engineers to foster a high-performing culture.

The position requires experience in backend systems and offer competitive salary with stock options. Embrace a hybrid work environment, prioritizing work-life balance and innovation.

Qualifications

• Deep experience architecting and scaling backend systems.
• Expertise in debugging complex systems and optimizing performance.
• Experience with real-time data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Managers to define product requirements.
• Lead technical strategy for log query performance.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to team culture.

Skills

Backend system architecture

Data-intensive infrastructure

Product management collaboration

Debugging complex systems

Performance optimization

Mentorship

Job description

We're looking for a Staff Engineer to join the Logs organization at Datadog and help redefine how our customers ingest, query, and derive insights from logs data. In this role, you’ll work closely with Product Managers and customers to drive complex initiatives across ingestion pipelines, search infrastructure, and intelligent log management capabilities — all while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI and distributed systems. You’ll have the opportunity to lead efforts that shape the future of log management at Datadog, mentor engineers across the organization, and influence product strategy.

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:

• Partner with Product Managers to define ambiguous product requirements and determine the most impactful solutions for customers
• Lead technical strategy and execution and design systems surrounding log query performance and ingestion at scale
• Explore and prototype new capabilities and collaborate with peers on initiatives spanning AI-powered log management, security and business operations, advanced query capabilities, and external data sources query capabilities
• Mentor engineers across levels and contribute to growing a high-performing, collaborative team culture

Who You Are:

• You have deep experience architecting and scaling backend systems, with a strong focus on data-intensive or distributed infrastructure
• You excel in ambiguous environments, demonstrating pragmatic decision-making
• You’ve partnered effectively with Product Managers and customers to define product direction and ship impactful features
• You have expertise in debugging complex systems and optimizing performance across real-time data pipelines
• You bring curiosity and drive to explore emerging technologies such as AI and automated observability
• You lead by example and enjoy helping others grow through mentorship and collaboration

Benefits and Growth:

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
• Employee-focused best in class onboarding
• Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.

This role offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. The estimated yearly salary is $234,000–$300,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity at Datadog:

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