Principal Frontend Engineer, Infrastructure

Datadog is hiring a Principal Frontend Engineer, Infrastructure to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Frontend Engineer, Infrastructure, 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 — US (West Coast)). 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: • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives What we offer: • Annual learning and professional development budget • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Competitive salary and meaningful equity 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 • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing