Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior Software Engineer for Distributed Systems at Datadog, the engineer will focus on building robust, scalable solutions that operate in multi-tenant environments, handling vast amounts of real-time data. Proficiency in languages such as Go, Java, Rust, or C++ is essential, along with experience using technologies like Kafka and Elasticsearch. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with over six years of backend development experience who thrive in a fast-paced startup culture. Datadog emphasizes a collaborative office environment, supporting both personal and professional growth.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 6 months ago — first seen on Joblaze April 16, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page October 28, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Datadog: Bordeaux, France; Grenoble, France; Lyon, France; Madrid, Spain; Montpellier, France; Nantes, France; Paris, France; Sophia Antipolis, France.
Salary band is below the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
Starts above 6% of 117 comparable senior backend roles in United States that list Go we track (median $170,000 across 43 companies). See Go salary trends
Go appears in 29.8% of 517 comparable senior backend roles in United States; Cassandra appears in 1.2% of 517 comparable senior backend roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems role remote?: It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA.
What's the salary range?: Datadog lists $130,000–$300,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems role.
Where is the role based?: Datadog is hiring for this position in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Go, Java, Kafka.
Does Datadog sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: Datadog targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems role at Datadog.

From the original posting

Distributed Systems engineers at Datadog design, implement and run in production the foundational platforms powering our applications. Your data pipelines will ingest, store, analyze and query in real-time billions of events per second from companies all over the globe. The platforms are optimized for durability, high availability, low latency, internet-scale footprint and operability.

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships that it builds, the creativity it brings to the table, and the collaboration of being together. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our employees can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What You’ll Do:

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

Who You Are:

6+ years of experience
You have a BS/MS/PhD in a scientific field or equivalent experience
You have significant backend programming experience in one or more languages (Go, Java, Rust, C++)
You have been exposed to working on problems (high durability / low latency /…)
You can get down to the low-level when needed
You care about simple designs and performance
You want to work in a fast, high-growth startup environment that respects its engineers and customers
You have demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools in day-to-day workflows and validate, critique, and refine AI-generated output.
Bonus: you’re motivated to push the boundaries of how AI can improve software engineering best practices and contribute to building AI-enabled products.

This job is available in various departments within our company; to conform to US export control regulations, some of these roles may require candidates to be eligible for any required authorizations from the US government.

Benefits and Growth:

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

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Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.

The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:

$192,000—$240,000 USD

About Datadog:

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Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

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