Software Engineer - Developer Efficiency

Datadog is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their CI Platform team, which manages the CI offering for 1500+ engineers working on a single product. This role focuses on reducing friction between engineers by building and maintaining fast, reliable build and CI systems. The team is creating a cohesive platform using established solutions like Github and developing new initiatives in merge queue and release tooling.

As part of Datadog's hybrid workplace culture, you'll have the flexibility to maintain work-life harmony while contributing to critical developer workflows. The role involves designing and implementing solutions that help engineers collaborate effectively and deploy code to production systems. You'll be responsible for owning key developer workflows including merge queue, change detection, and bundle release processes.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software development experience and a passion for improving developer workflows. Technical requirements include familiarity with Go, Python, or Java, and experience designing CI workflows using commercial tools like Gitlab, Jenkins, or CircleCI. The role offers opportunities for mentorship and cross-team collaboration.

Datadog offers competitive compensation including base salary ($130,000-$300,000), equity through RSUs and ESPP, comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, 401(k) with match, and mental health support. The company values professional development, providing training, career pathing, and an inclusive culture with employee resource groups. Join a growing global SaaS business that champions innovation while maintaining profitability.