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Software Engineer - Query Engine

Datadog

$130,000 - $300,000
Sep 18, 2025
Boston, MA, US • New York, NY, US
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Design, implement and run in production the foundational platforms powering Datadog's applications, ingesting, storing, analyzing and querying in real-time billions of events per second from companies all over the globe

Requirements

  • Significant backend programming experience in one or more languages (Go, Java, Rust, C++)
  • Exposure to working on problems (high durability / low latency /…)
  • Ability to get down to the low-level when needed
  • Care about simple designs and performance
  • Experience with Kafka, Redis, Cassandra, Elasticsearch and other open-source components

Responsibilities

  • Build fault-tolerant, horizontally scalable solutions running in multi-tenant environments
  • Write in Go, Java Rust or C++, amongst other languages
  • Use Kafka, Redis, Cassandra, Elasticsearch and other open-source components
  • Own meaningful parts of our service, have an impact, grow with the company

Other

  • BS/MS/PhD in a scientific field or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work in a fast, high-growth startup environment that respects its engineers and customers
  • Eligibility for any required authorizations from the US government
  • Ability to create a work-life harmony that best fits them in a hybrid workplace
  • Passion for technology and desire to grow skills