Open Source Programs Developer

Summary

Join Datadog's Open Source Programs Office (OSPO) and contribute to building tools, documentation, and policies that enhance how engineers interact with open-source projects. You will create developer-facing resources, interface with open-source communities, analyze repository trends, and collaborate with partners. This role requires 3+ years of software development experience and fluency in at least one programming language. Datadog offers a hybrid workplace, competitive salary and equity, and various benefits including professional development, mental health support, and paid time off. Bonus points for prior open-source community involvement and familiarity with open-source licenses. Datadog values diversity and encourages applications from individuals who may not meet all qualifications.

Requirements

• Approximately 3+ years of experience as a software developer, SRE, or other practitioner
• You are fluent in reading and writing one or more languages, e.g. Python, JavaScript, Java, Go, C#, Rust, and so on
• You love building tools that make other engineers more productive
• You have empathy, collaboration, and communication skills to cultivate strong relationships across various teams in the organization

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain tools that ease producing and releasing Open Source software at Datadog
• Create developer facing documentation and training materials around contributing to open source and maintaining open source projects
• Interface with open source communities to understand problems and trends in the market
• Create tools to automatically analyze and report on Open Source repositories trends and statistics
• Interface with [Datadog Open Source Partners] ( https://www.datadoghq.com/partner/open-source/ ) candidates and recipients to select new projects for the program and ensure that the program stays useful
• Research and write content for the [Datadog Open Source Hub] ( https://opensource.datadoghq.com/ )
• Contribute to the product through feedback (bugs or product enhancements suggestions), documentation, or code

Preferred Qualifications

• You are (or have been) an active member of an open source community
• You are familiar with different Open Source licenses and Contributor License Agreements

Benefits

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
• Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
• An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups)
• Access to Inclusion Talks, our Internal panel discussions
• Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+
• Competitive global benefits
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Parental planning
• Mental health benefits
• A 401(k) plan and match
• Paid time off
• Fitness reimbursements
• A discounted employee stock purchase plan