Staff Software Engineer - RUM Platform

Experienced in building scalable, distributed backend systems using technologies such as Kafka, Redis, and Java.

Comfortable managing complex data pipelines and translating diverse data sources into semantically aligned, actionable insights.

Familiar with open standards in observability, such as OpenTelemetry, and excited to contribute to a broader ecosystem.

Based in Paris or Madrid preferred; other EMEA locations with strong alignment may be considered.

Datadog values people from all walks of life.

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)

Competitive global benefits

Giving programs

Design and evolve platform infrastructure that supports frontend observability products across DEM, including RUM, session replay, feature flags, and product analytics.

Build and scale data pipelines and reducers using technologies such as Kafka and Redis to ingest, transform, and serve real-time user experience data.

Partner with  SDK, FE and OpenTelemetry contributors to support a growing number of data platforms and open standards in frontend instrumentation.

Guide cross-functional collaboration by identifying shared patterns and unifying backend infrastructure across multiple product lines.

Solve ambiguous, high-impact technical problems by applying deep systems knowledge and delivering clear architectural direction.

Serve as a technical leader and mentor within the RUM organization and broader engineering community at Datadog.