# Staff Software Engineer – Logs Management

**Company:** [Datadog](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/datadog)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $234k – $300k/yr
**Skills:** Distributed Systems, Backend Systems, Data Pipelines, Log Management, AI, Query Optimization, Real-Time Data Processing, Search Infrastructure, Ingestion Pipelines, Performance Optimization
**Posted:** 2026-02-19

> Staff Engineer leading log management initiatives at Datadog, architecting scalable backend systems for ingestion, querying, and AI-driven insights. Collaborates with PMs, mentors engineers, and drives technical strategy in ambiguous environments.

## Job Description

## What You’ll Do:
- Partner with Product Managers to define ambiguous product requirements and determine the most impactful solutions for customers
- Lead technical strategy and execution and design systems surrounding log query performance and ingestion at scale
- Explore and prototype new capabilities and collaborate on initiatives spanning AI-powered log management, security and business operations, advanced query capabilities, and external data sources
- Mentor engineers across levels and contribute to growing a high-performing, collaborative team culture

## Who You Are:
- Deep experience architecting and scaling backend systems, with a strong focus on data-intensive or distributed infrastructure
- Excel in ambiguous environments, demonstrating pragmatic decision-making
- Partnered effectively with Product Managers and customers to define product direction and ship impactful features
- Expertise in debugging complex systems and optimizing performance across real-time data pipelines
- Bring curiosity and drive to explore emerging technologies such as AI and automated observability
- Lead by example and enjoy helping others grow through mentorship and collaboration

## Benefits and Growth:
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Employee-focused best in class onboarding
- Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

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