Senior Software Engineer - Streaming Platform

Senior Software Engineer – Streaming Platform Client

Datadog’s Streaming Platform group builds core infrastructure for mission‑critical data streams. The Streaming Platform Client team owns the Rust client library and language bindings for Java, Go, and Python, focusing on intuitive APIs that deliver high‑throughput, low‑latency streaming for hundreds of internal users.

We operate in a hybrid environment across Europe and the United States, supporting a distributed, high‑impact team that powers data pipelines for dozens of internal teams and hundreds of services.

• Architect and implement resilient interactions between client libraries and the control plane.
• Optimize the high‑throughput streaming library to push performance and efficiency boundaries.
• Champion the developer experience by providing support, technical documentation, and proactive troubleshooting.
• Lead high‑stakes technical projects, taking end‑to‑end ownership of delivery and quality.
• Collaborate with partner teams on cross‑team initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns, fostering technical excellence.

• Self‑starter who experiments methodically, iterates rapidly, and learns from failure.
• Finisher who takes projects to shipping and beyond.
• Team player who champions a blameless culture and grows teammates.
• Excellent communicator, experienced in gathering requirements and leading complex initiatives.
• Committed to user experience, building tools that empower developers.
• Strong proficiency in low‑level languages, ideally Rust.
• Adept at performance optimization and debugging distributed systems.
• Curious about AI and using it to improve development workflow.
• Experience with large‑scale streaming systems such as Kafka and/or language bindings and FFI is a bonus.

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan.
• Continuous professional development and career pathing.
• Mentor and buddy program, community guilds, and inclusion talks.
• Free global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+.
• Competitive global benefits package including health, dental, parental planning, 401(k) match, paid time off, and fitness reimbursements.

Annual base salary: $192,000 – $240,000 USD, plus equity and variable compensation as appropriate.

Datadog is an equal‑employment opportunity employer. We consider applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or criminal history. Qualified applicants receive consideration under all applicable laws.