Senior Platform Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Platform Security Engineer (Cloud Security/Kubernetes): Securing infrastructure and application components of the Datadog platform with an accent on systemic risk mitigation and the creation of secure golden paths for engineers. Focus on implementing security solutions at scale within a large multi-cloud self-managed Kubernetes environment.

Location: Hybrid in Paris, France

Company

Datadog is a monitoring and security platform for cloud-scale applications.

What you will do

• Solve complex cloud infrastructure and application security problems starting with core building blocks.
• Build and extend platform security solutions to enable engineers to ship secure code quickly.
• Implement systemic fixes for security risks rather than just providing recommendations.
• Leverage and influence the direction of internal and external security products through feedback.

Requirements

• Proven experience securing enterprise SaaS applications, including authentication flows and API boundaries.
• Strong software engineering background with hands-on experience in Go, Python, or Rust.
• Experience with multi-cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and self-managed Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes PKI and network technologies such as Consul, Envoy, Cilium, Vault, or Istio.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, PASTA/STRIDE, or CIS.

Culture & Benefits

• Financial incentives including new hire stock equity (RSUs) and ESPP.
• Continuous professional development, product training, and a mentor/buddy program.
• Inclusive culture with Community Guilds and internal panel discussions.
• Free global mental health benefits for employees and dependents.