Staff Software Engineer – Logs Management
We're looking for a Staff Engineer to join the Logs organization at Datadog and help redefine how our customers ingest, query, and derive insights from logs data. In this role, you’ll work closely with Product Managers and customers to drive complex initiatives across ingestion pipelines, search infrastructure, and int
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Staff Software Engineer – Logs Management at Datadog in New York City. UpJobz keeps this listing high-signal for applicants targeting serious high-tech roles across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We're looking for a Staff Engineer to join the Logs organization at Datadog and help redefine how our customers ingest, query, and derive insights from logs data. In this role, you’ll work closely with Product Managers and customers to drive complex initiatives across ingestion pipelines, search infrastructure, and int
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- Partner with Product Managers to define ambiguous product requirements and determine the most impactful solutions for customers
- Lead technical strategy and execution and design systems surrounding log query performance and ingestion at scale.
- Explore and prototype new capabilities and collaborate with peers on initiatives spanning AI-powered log management, security and business operations, advanced query capabilities, and external data sources query capabilities.
- Mentor engineers across levels and contribute to growing a high-performing, collaborative team culture
- You have deep experience architecting and scaling backend systems, with a strong focus on data-intensive or distributed infrastructure
- You excel in ambiguous environments, demonstrating a mix of drive, curiosity and pragmatic decision-making
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- Lead technical strategy and execution and design systems surrounding log query performance and ingestion at scale.
- Explore and prototype new capabilities and collaborate with peers on initiatives spanning AI-powered log management, security and business operations, advanced query capabilities, and external data sources query capabilities.
- Mentor engineers across levels and contribute to growing a high-performing, collaborative team culture
- You have deep experience architecting and scaling backend systems, with a strong focus on data-intensive or distributed infrastructure
- You excel in ambiguous environments, demonstrating a mix of drive, curiosity and pragmatic decision-making
- You’ve partnered effectively with Product Managers and customers to define product direction and ship impactful features
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- Generous and competitive benefits package
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Employee-focused best in class onboarding
- Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
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