Datadog
Staff Software Engineer - Release Platforms
Datadog, New York, New York, us, 10261
We are looking for a Staff Engineer to help us expand and scale our internal Kubernetes resource management and deployment automation systems within Datadog. As part of the Release Platforms group you will help design and drive the internal systems that allow our Engineers to safely and reliably release code into our global cloud infrastructure, deploying single-cluster and multi-cluster services to hundreds of Kubernetes clusters, thousands of times a day. You can expect to make key technical decisions relating to our next-generation Kubernetes resource management and distribution mechanisms, in addition to expansion of our automated deployments platform. You will drive and collaborate on projects both inside and outside the platform.
At Datadog, we value our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You'll Do :
Design and drive high-priority, high-visibility projects to increase the platform's value, resilience, and scalability across multiple teams.Provide technical leadership across one or several areas of the platformLead and guide other engineers through architectural platform decisionsIdentify potential system risks and trends in reliability and design solutions to address themProvide input on prioritizing engineering-led initiatives in short- and long-term planning and roadmapsCollaborate with internal engineering teams to understand their requirements and how we plan for their product growthWho You Are :
You have led cross-team initiatives in a platform or infrastructure-focused environment for several yearsYou have led impactful technical initiatives in an environment where performance, cost efficiency, ease of use, and resilience/operability are first-order concernsYou have significant back-end programming experience and have architected, built, and operated distributed systems to solve problems at a high scaleYou enjoy mentoring and coaching other engineers to become even strongerYou have a BS/MS/PhD in a Computer Science, Engineering or related scientific field or equivalent experienceBenefits and Growth:
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathingIntradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networkingAn inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups)Competitive global benefitsGiving programs
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
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Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:
$234,000-$300,000 USD
About Datadog:
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers' entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
Your Privacy:
Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
At Datadog, we value our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You'll Do :
Design and drive high-priority, high-visibility projects to increase the platform's value, resilience, and scalability across multiple teams.Provide technical leadership across one or several areas of the platformLead and guide other engineers through architectural platform decisionsIdentify potential system risks and trends in reliability and design solutions to address themProvide input on prioritizing engineering-led initiatives in short- and long-term planning and roadmapsCollaborate with internal engineering teams to understand their requirements and how we plan for their product growthWho You Are :
You have led cross-team initiatives in a platform or infrastructure-focused environment for several yearsYou have led impactful technical initiatives in an environment where performance, cost efficiency, ease of use, and resilience/operability are first-order concernsYou have significant back-end programming experience and have architected, built, and operated distributed systems to solve problems at a high scaleYou enjoy mentoring and coaching other engineers to become even strongerYou have a BS/MS/PhD in a Computer Science, Engineering or related scientific field or equivalent experienceBenefits and Growth:
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathingIntradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networkingAn inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups)Competitive global benefitsGiving programs
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
#LI-E
Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:
$234,000-$300,000 USD
About Datadog:
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers' entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
Your Privacy:
Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.