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 platform
Lead and guide other engineers through architectural platform decisions
Identify potential system risks and trends in reliability and design solutions
to address them
Provide input on prioritizing engineering-led initiatives in short- and
long-term planning and roadmaps
Collaborate with internal engineering teams to understand their requirements
and how we plan for their product growth
Who You Are:
You have led cross-team initiatives in a platform or infrastructure-focused
environment for several years
You have led impactful technical initiatives in an environment where
performance, cost efficiency, ease of use, and resilience/operability
are first-order concerns
You have significant back-end programming experience and have architected,
built, and operated distributed systems to solve problems at a high scale
You enjoy mentoring and coaching other engineers to become even stronger
You have a BS/MS/PhD in a Computer Science, Engineering or related
scientific field or equivalent experience
Benefits and Growth:
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds
(Datadog employee resource groups)
Competitive global benefits
Giving 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 t e 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 , and
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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
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