Senior Software Engineer, Cloud

Datadog is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Cloud to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Senior Software Engineer, Cloud, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a freelance, 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: • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code What we offer: • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Paid parental leave 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: • 5+ years of relevant experience • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • US work authorization Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently