Software Engineer - Backend & Scalability

Requirements:

• You have 3+ years of experience building backend services in production environments
• You’re proficient in at least one backend language (Go, Python, Java, C++, Rust, etc.)
• You’ve worked on systems that handle production traffic—whether APIs, batch jobs, or internal tools
• You’ve had some exposure to distributed systems concepts (e.g., messaging, scaling, fault tolerance) and are excited to grow your expertise
• You value clean, maintainable code and thoughtful software design
• You hold a BS/MS/PhD in a technical field or equivalent practical experience

What You'll Be Doing:

• Build and maintain reliable backend services that process and store large volumes of data
• Contribute to internal platforms, APIs, and tools that power distributed products
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to design and implement scalable system components
• Ship production code in languages like Go, Python, or Java
• Learn and apply distributed system patterns through hands-on development, mentorship, and code reviews
• Participate in team discussions around technical design, trade-offs, and best practice

Perks and Benefits:

• 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