Staff Software Engineer - RUM Platform

Requirements:

• Experienced in building scalable, distributed backend systems using technologies such as Kafka, Redis, and Java.
• Comfortable managing complex data pipelines and translating diverse data sources into actionable insights.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across multiple teams and product surfaces.
• Familiar with open standards in observability, such as OpenTelemetry.
• Proactive and hands-on, ready to dive into unclear problem spaces and turn them into reliable systems.
• Based in Paris or Madrid preferred; other EMEA locations with strong alignment may be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and evolve platform infrastructure supporting frontend observability products.
• Build and scale data pipelines and reducers using technologies like Kafka and Redis.
• Partner with SDK, FE, and OpenTelemetry contributors to support data platforms and open standards in frontend instrumentation.
• Guide cross-functional collaboration by unifying backend infrastructure across product lines.
• Solve technical problems using deep systems knowledge and clear architectural direction.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor within the RUM organization and Datadog's engineering community.

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 networking
• An inclusive company culture and ability to join Community Guilds
• Competitive global benefits and giving programs