Software Engineering • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building scalable backend systems. Your expertise in Python and Java allows you to design and implement robust solutions that handle large volumes of data efficiently. You understand the intricacies of distributed systems and have a solid grasp of data science principles, enabling you to contribute effectively to algorithm-driven features.

You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with data scientists and other engineers. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly makes you a valuable team member. You are passionate about leveraging modern tools and frameworks to enhance performance and cost-efficiency in data science services.

Desirable

Experience with data-processing frameworks and cloud platforms is a plus. Familiarity with anomaly detection and error analysis will help you excel in this role. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can improve your work and the team's output.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Science team, you will design and build backend systems that power Datadog's Watchdog products. Your responsibilities will include developing common services that encapsulate data science capabilities for other teams to leverage. You will enable new features by integrating and preprocessing data from various sources, ensuring that our data science-driven features scale effectively as we grow.

You will work across the stack, moving fluidly between different components of the system. Your role will involve collaborating with data scientists to understand their needs and translating them into technical solutions. You will also focus on improving the performance and cost-efficiency of our data science services, utilizing modern tools and frameworks.

What we offer

Datadog values a strong office culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. We operate as a hybrid workplace, allowing you to create a work-life balance that suits you best. You will join a talented team of engineers and data scientists who are dedicated to building products that our customers love. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.