Library Software Engineer - C++

Job descriptionDatadog is building a world-class APM product that traces requests as they flow across complex systems. We are looking for an expert C++ developer who can help push our tracing tools to the next level. Come and join us to build amazing open source software.What You'll Do:Write open source code that traces thousands of distributed applications written in C++ around the worldDrive our open source C++ projects and engage with the community to find and address the most important challengesJoin a great team building software the right wayWho You Are:You’re a master C++ programmer. You’ve written high-performance and concurrent applications, and know your way around modern C++ . You don’t reinvent the wheel but you prefer keeping your code concise and efficientYou are a great community ambassador and can drive hard technical conversations towards a good solutionYou want to work in a fast, high growth startup environmentYou have a BS/MS/PhD in a scientific fieldBonus Points:You have significant experience with Go, python, java, Javascript, Ruby or PHPYou have have experience with code telemetry and introspectionYou have experience with distributed systemsDatadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.Benefits and Growth: New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathingIntradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networkingAn inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups)Access to Inclusion Talks, our internal panel discussionsFree, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+Competitive global benefitsBenefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.#LI-VG1About Datadog: Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn and Datadog Learning Center. Equal Opportunity at Datadog:Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Your Privacy:Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.