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Senior Software Engineer - Streaming Platform Client at Datadog

Department: Dev Eng

Compensation

$192,000 – $240,000/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
New York, New York
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

Datadog is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for its Streaming Platform Client team to build and operate resilient client libraries, control-plane interactions, and high-throughput streaming infrastructure. The role focuses on performance optimization, distributed-system reliability, developer experience, technical documentation, troubleshooting, project leadership, and mentoring. It requires strong proficiency in low-level languages, ideally Rust, with Kafka, language bindings, and FFI experience preferred. The position offers a hybrid workplace, global benefits, and a yearly salary of $192,000–$240,000 USD.

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