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# Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** Datadog
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Digital Rendering, Datadog
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/0cc2f0b9-6246-4508-8d2c-1c2e0950cb56/staff-software-engineer-corporate-development

## About the Role

- Experienced in product development, solution architecture or engineering. 
- You have a BS/MS/PhD in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
- An excellent communicator
- Versatile in a wide range of cloud technologies relevant to the full suite of Datadog products - including infrastructure, APM, security, analytics and AI/ML
- Able to focus on high priority testing goals based on value and risk assessment.
- Able to prioritize multiple stakeholders and projects with limited resources
- A self-starter who excels in technically demanding, fast-paced, and fluid environments
- Able to demonstrate creative and analytical thinking




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