Staff Software Engineer - Logs Management (Distributed Systems)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Distributed Systems): Designing and scaling ingestion pipelines and search infrastructure for log management with an accent on query performance and AI-powered capabilities. Focus on architecting high-load backend systems and solving complex distributed infrastructure challenges.

Location: Hybrid in New York, NY, USA

Salary: $234,000 — $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

• Lead technical strategy and execution for log query performance and ingestion at scale.
• Partner with Product Managers to define ambiguous product requirements and implement high-impact solutions.
• Prototype AI-powered log management capabilities and integrate external data sources.
• Mentor engineers across various levels and contribute to a high-performing team culture.

Requirements

• Deep experience architecting and scaling data-intensive distributed backend systems.
• Expertise in debugging complex systems and optimizing real-time data pipelines.
• Proven track record of partnering with PMs and customers to ship impactful features.
• Experience using AI agents and coding tools in day-to-day engineering workflows.
• Must be based in or be able to work hybrid in New York, USA.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and new hire stock equity (RSUs).
• Comprehensive health, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Continuous career development and best-in-class onboarding.
• Inclusive workplace with an internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program.