Senior Software Engineer (Go/Python)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Go/Python): Building and optimizing the Synthetics Platform infrastructure across multiple cloud providers and regions with an accent on deployment automation and infrastructure tooling. Focus on designing automated migration systems and scaling distributed compute/storage tools to ensure zero-downtime reliability.

Location: Hybrid (New York, USA)

Salary: $130,000 — $300,000 USD

Company

Datadog is a monitoring and security platform for cloud-scale applications, providing observability and analytics for infrastructure and services.

What you will do

• Deploy and manage new Synthetics locations across 30+ regions and 3 cloud providers.
• Develop automation tooling to manage existing locations and execute zero-downtime migrations.
• Design and shape new infrastructure technologies serving the Synthetics product.
• Provide architectural expertise to help developers optimize service configuration and decisions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency in structured programming languages, specifically Go or Python.
• Hands-on experience running production environments within one or more Cloud platforms.
• Production experience with distributed tools such as Kubernetes, Cassandra, Postgres, Kafka, or Redis.
• Must be based in New York, USA for a hybrid work arrangement.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation including RSUs and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and global mental health benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Professional growth via mentor/buddy programs, product training, and career pathing.
• Inclusive environment with Community Guilds and internal Inclusion Talks.
• Paid time off and fitness reimbursements.