Home
/
Software Engineering
/
Staff Software Engineer (Backend) - APM Distributed Traces
Staff Software Engineer (Backend) - APM Distributed Traces-May 2024
Paris
May 1, 2026
About Staff Software Engineer (Backend) - APM Distributed Traces

  The APM Distributed Tracing organization is responsible for the high volume pipeline that processes all of the Application Performance Monitoring data sent by our customers and provides a web interface for interacting with the resulting traces. This is a unique opportunity to build new customer experiences from the tracers that generate tracing data to the underlying storage, from the processing pipeline to the various products built on top of the pipeline. In this role, you will partner with senior technical leaders to define strategic initiatives, implement critical code paths to keep the execution blocked, and drive technical excellence for the organization's activities.

   

  At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

   

  What You’ll Do:

  Lead the design, development and deployment of scalable tools and infrastructure for new and existing distributed, high-throughput, real-time systems Shape and define the technical strategy in alignment with the company’s leadership Collaborate with our most senior engineers, product managers, and external stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and design the continued development of our platform Drive the team to reach operational and reliability excellence in the face of hyper growth and continued platform development Plan the most important projects to work on next while striking a delicate balance between investment in reliability/performance, continued development of the platform, and long-term R&D Provide technical leadership across the APM organization  

  Who You Are:

  You have a BS/MS/PhD in a Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning or related scientific field or equivalent experience You are a software engineer at heart with 10+ years of professional experience in systems engineering and/or distributed systems You have significant back end programming experienced and have architected, built, and operated distributed systems to solve problems at high scale You have led technical initiatives in an environment where performance, reliability, and accuracy are paramount and where “feature development” and roadmaps are measured in months and quarters, not days and weeks You have a product oriented mindset and care deeply about the customer and the customer experience  

  Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

   

  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) Access to Inclusion Talks, our internal panel discussions Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+ Competitive global benefits

  Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.

  #LI-NC4

  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.

Comments
Welcome to zdrecruit comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
SIMILAR JOBS
Software Developer in Test - Vice President
iCapital is powering the world’s alternative investment marketplace. Our financial technology platform has transformed how advisors, wealth management firms, asset managers, and banks evaluate and re
Software Engineer (Hybrid)
Software Engineer - IE08DE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to
Lagerleiter*in (d/w/m)
DU BIST MEHR ALS DEIN JOB-TITEL. MEHR ALS ZAHLEN UND BUCHSTABEN IN DEINEM LEBENSLAUF. UND WIR SIND MEHR ALS EIN UNTERNEHMEN. WIE WÄR'S ALSO, WENN WIR UNS EINFACH ZUSAMMENTUN - UND GEMEINSAM NOCH MEHR
Sr. Manager, Analytics Engineer - Biopharma
ROLE SUMMARY: Pfizer is seeking hardworking, passionate and results-oriented individuals to join our Analytics Engineering team to build data foundations and tools to craft the future. You will desig
Engineering Manager - Corlu IC
ABOUT UNILEVER With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the
Senior Software Engineer, Experience Containerization
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers a
Software Engineer - Card Processing and Authorisation
Company Description Checkout.com is one of the most exciting FinTechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We’re the strategic pay
Staff Software Engineer - Backend (Growth Data Platform Team)
Hinge Health is creating a new health care system, built around you. Accessible to 26 million members across 1,500 customers, Hinge Health is the #1 digital clinic for joint and muscle pain, deliveri
Site Reliability Engineer
At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join t
Software Engineer - Full Stack
OVERVIEW This position can be based out of San Francisco or New York City We're looking for Full-Stack Software Engineers to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will build innovative payment
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zdrecruit.com All Rights Reserved