Lead Platform Engineer, Payments

Datadog is hiring a Lead Platform Engineer, Payments to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Platform Engineer, Payments, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Review pull requests and mentor teammates What we offer: • Annual learning and professional development budget • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Home office and wellness stipends • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Datadog is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Experience with version control and CI/CD • US work authorization • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Strong communication in a remote, async environment Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing