Software Engineer - Cloud Networks

Summary

Join Datadog's Cloud Networks team and design, build, and maintain the network infrastructure supporting all internal teams. You will work in a multi-cloud, multi-region environment, collaborating with engineering and product teams to meet diverse requirements. Your expertise in cloud networking and software development will be crucial for maintaining a robust and efficient network. You will monitor infrastructure, participate in on-call rotations, and act as a subject matter expert on at least one cloud provider. The role involves working with automation frameworks to streamline processes and collaborating with CSPs to integrate new solutions. Datadog offers competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience operating, deploying, and/or designing large-scale network, optical, and/or physical layer infrastructure
• Expertise in at least one Cloud Provider and their network services
• Proficiency with at least one popular programming language (Go, Python, Java…)
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Terraform for network provisioning and management
• Ability to solve problems through automation to enhance efficiency and reliability

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement scalable cloud networking infrastructure across 3 Cloud Providers
• Monitor and proactively manage the network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security
• Participate in the team’s on-call rotation to address and resolve network-related issues, and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Act as a subject matter expert on at least one Cloud Provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) network services
• Work with automation frameworks to streamline network provisioning and management processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of network protocols & technologies such as BGP, OSPF, anycast routing, MPLS, IPSec, Wireguard…
• Strong understanding of the Linux networking stack
• Familiarity with Kubernetes networking
• Experience with purchasing, negotiating and end-to-end management of vendors, such as managing RFPs and contract negotiations

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