Senior Software Engineer - Streaming Platform Client (Rust)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer - Streaming Platform Client (Rust): Building and optimizing a high-performance Rust client library and control plane for mission-critical data streams with an accent on low-level performance and distributed systems reliability. Focus on architecting resilient interactions between client libraries and the control plane, optimizing high-throughput data paths, and enhancing the developer experience for internal users.

Location: Hybrid (New York, NY, USA)

Salary: $192,000 — $240,000 USD

Company

Datadog is a global SaaS business providing infrastructure monitoring and cloud observability tools to help organizations solve complexity in the cloud age.

What you will do

• Architect and implement resilient interactions between client libraries and the control plane.
• Optimize a high-throughput, low-level streaming library for maximum performance and efficiency.
• Champion the developer experience by providing technical documentation and proactive troubleshooting for internal users.
• Lead high-stakes technical projects with end-to-end accountability for delivery and quality.
• Collaborate with partner teams on delivering projects that exceed the immediate team's scope.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in low-level languages, ideally Rust.
• Experience in performance optimization and debugging complex distributed systems.
• Ability to gather requirements from stakeholders and communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Deep commitment to user experience and developer empowerment.
• Must be based in the USA (New York area) to support the hybrid work model.

Nice to have

• Direct experience operating or using large-scale streaming systems like Kafka.
• Familiarity with language bindings and FFI.
• Curiosity and active leverage of AI tools to enhance development workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Comprehensive health, dental, parental planning, and global mental health benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing.
• Inclusive company culture with Community Guilds and internal panel discussions.