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 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 a mix of drive curiosity and 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 have experience in using AI agents tools in your day-to-day engineering practices
- You lead by example and enjoy helping others grow through mentorship and collaboration
- You have demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools in day-to-day workflows and validate critique and refine AI-generated output
- Bonus: you’re motivated to push the boundaries of how AI can improve software engineering best practices and contribute to building AI-enabled
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.
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.
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Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills qualifications and experience. In addition Datadog offers a wide range of best in class comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare dental parental planning and mental health benefits a 401(k) plan and match paid time off fitness reimbursements and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
About Datadog:
Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications infrastructure data models and security into one place using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram LinkedIn and Datadog Learning Center.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity veteran status and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
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Skills Required
- Deep experience architecting and scaling backend systems and distributed infrastructure
- Experience designing systems for log ingestion query performance and data-intensive pipelines
- Proven ability to debug complex systems and optimize real-time data pipeline performance
- Experience partnering with Product Managers and customers to define product direction and ship features
- Leadership and mentorship experience contributing to a collaborative team culture
- Comfort working in ambiguous environments and making pragmatic technical decisions
- Curiosity or experience exploring AI and automated observability technologies
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Datadog Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Medical dental and vision coverage paired with dedicated mental‑health access (including free annual sessions for employees and dependents) and gender‑affirming care indicates robust healthcare support. Fitness reimbursements further reinforce preventative wellness.
- Parental & Family Support—Fully paid gender‑neutral parental leave alongside family‑forming support (adoption fertility preservation surrogacy) and childcare assistance shows strong backing for growing families. Pet‑related assistance in eligible offices expands family‑oriented offerings.
- Equity Value & Accessibility—An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and RSUs for many roles broaden access to ownership. This equity mix enhances total rewards beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation cloud migration and infrastructure monitoring of our customers' entire technology stacks. Built by engineers for engineers Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together we champion professional development diversity of thought innovation and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative pragmatic and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems take smart risks and celebrate one another.
Why Work With Us
At Datadog we learn from and celebrate each other daily - each win is a team win. Datadogs solve tough problems innovate pragmatically and grow together. We promote from within provide mentorship and opportunities for career development and support our colleagues in the process. Best of all? We truly love what we do.
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