Staff Software Engineer - Logs Management

About the role

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 intelligent log management capabilities - all while pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI and distributed systems. You'll have the opportunity to lead efforts that shape the future of log management.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• You have expertise in debugging complex systems and optimizing performance across real-time data pipelines
• You have experience in using AI agents tools in your day-to-day engineering practices
• You lead by example and enjoy helping others grow through mentorship and collaboration
• You have demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools in day-to-day workflows and validate, critique, and refine AI-generated output

Who You Are

• 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
• You have expertise in debugging complex systems and optimizing performance across real-time data pipelines
• You have experience in using AI agents tools in your day-to-day engineering practices
• You lead by example and enjoy helping others grow through mentorship and collaboration
• You have demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools in day-to-day workflows and validate, critique, and refine AI-generated output

Benefits and Growth

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