Full Time

Senior Software Engineer - Event Platform Storage

Datadog
$120,000 - $160,000* / year (about $58–$77 an hour)

Job Description

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Job Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Event Platform Storage at Datadog, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing the storage solutions that support our event processing architecture. This position requires a deep understanding of distributed systems and data management, as you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the reliability and performance of our platform. Your contributions will directly impact the scalability and efficiency of our event data handling, ensuring that we deliver exceptional performance and reliability to our customers.



Job Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable storage solutions for event data using cutting-edge technologies.
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to maximize performance and efficiency.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot system performance and reliability issues, providing timely solutions.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers to foster engineering best practices.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our platform.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on storage systems and distributed architecture.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Java, or Python.
  • Strong knowledge of database systems, both relational and non-relational, including experience with data modeling.
  • Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.


Technologies & Tools

The role will involve the use of various technologies and tools, including but not limited to distributed storage systems, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), Kubernetes, Docker, and programming languages such as Go, Java, and Python. You will also interact with data modeling and retrieval frameworks and may work with monitoring and observability tools to ensure our storage solutions are efficient and effective.



Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate for the Senior Software Engineer position at Datadog is someone who possesses a strong technical background paired with an innovative mindset. They should be proactive in identifying challenges and committed to delivering high-quality solutions. A team player, the candidate will communicate effectively across diverse teams and engage in knowledge sharing to enhance collective expertise. Additionally, qualities such as adaptability, a passion for learning, and a focus on customer satisfaction will greatly contribute to their success in this role.

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