Senior Software Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Cybersecurity): Building and maintaining secure sandboxing solutions for coding agents within the SDLC with an accent on platform integrity and security. Focus on implementing MacOS Seatbelt and Linux Landlock mechanisms to empower engineers while minimizing supply chain risks.

Location: Must be based in New York, USA (Hybrid)

Company

Datadog is a monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, providing observability and security tools for engineers at massive scale.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain high-performance sandboxing solutions for local and remote coding agents.
• Drive the technical roadmap for agentic security and supply chain integrity within the SDLC.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to integrate security seamlessly into development workflows.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in incident response efforts.
• Ensure security implementations are pragmatic, actionable, and user-focused.

Requirements

• Fluent in one or more modern coding languages (Python, Go, JavaScript, Rust).
• Proven experience working with platform engineering teams.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Kubernetes.
• Strong communication skills for working with diverse technical stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice to have

• Expertise with MacOS Seatbelt or Linux Landlock.
• Deep knowledge of Linux internals, systems programming, or networking.
• Passion for DevSecOps and building developer-centric security products.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation including stock equity (RSUs) and ESPP.
• Continuous professional development and structured career pathing.
• Inclusive culture with active employee resource groups and community guilds.
• Global mental health benefits for employees and dependents.
• Hybrid workplace model designed to foster collaboration and work-life harmony.