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# Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

- **Company:** Datadog
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $192,000.0 - $240,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, AI-enabled Products, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), System Availability, AI Coding Agents, Low Latency, Data Management
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-distributed-systems-new-york-ny--97493df0-3974-4c32-b5f8-b632e407054d

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Distributed Computing, Data Management, Systems Engineering, High Availability, Query Analysis, Java, C++ Programming Language, Elasticsearch, * 6+ years of experience

 * You have a BS/MS/PhD in a scientific field or equivalent experience
 * You have significant backend programming experience in one or more languages (Go, Java, Rust, C++)
 * You have been exposed to working on problems (high durability / low latency /…)
 * You can get down to the low-level when needed
 * You care about simple designs and performance
 * You want to work in a fast, high-growth startup environment that respects its engineers and customers
 * You have demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools in day-to-day workflows and validate, critique, and refine AI-generated output.
 * Bonus: you're motivated to push the boundaries of how AI can improve software engineering best practices and contribute to building AI-enabled products.