Senior Software Engineer- Linux/eBPF

About the Role

The eBPF Platform team is at the forefront of innovation, working on projects such as btfhub and cilium/ebpf, and collaborating with product teams to enable new eBPF-based products. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and design, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs.

Datadog's commitment to remote work and flexible schedules allows team members to work from anywhere, at any time, as long as they have a reliable internet connection. This flexible work environment enables engineers to focus on delivering high-quality solutions, while also maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the development of GPU Monitoring features, from ideation to implementation, within the Datadog Agent
• Build and maintain shared eBPF functionality for product teams to use in their eBPF-based products
• Investigate and debug complex production issues that span the kernel, eBPF programs, and agent runtime
• Research, prototype, develop, and document solutions to hard problems in the eBPF and GPU monitoring space
• Provide technical input to product and architecture decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the codebase
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments in eBPF, Linux, and GPU monitoring
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for eBPF and GPU monitoring solutions

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with and developing in the Linux kernel, either using eBPF, as a kernel developer, or building low-level programs in C
• Significant experience building high-throughput/low-latency systems
• 5+ years of experience building applications and tooling, with in-depth knowledge of the systems you've worked on
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Experience with eBPF, Linux, and GPU monitoring technologies
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and software development principles

Nice to Have

• Experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure, such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git
• Knowledge of security best practices and experience with security-related technologies

Benefits and Perks

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
• Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
• An inclusive company culture, with the ability to join Community Guilds
• Access to Inclusion Talks, internal panel discussions
• Free, global Spring Health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+
• Competitive global benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
• Remote work stipend and flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals

• Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience with eBPF, Linux, and GPU monitoring technologies.
• Showcase your problem-solving skills by describing a complex issue you've debugged in the past and how you approached it.
• Highlight your ability to work effectively in a team, including your experience with collaboration tools and agile development methodologies.
• Emphasize your understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and software development principles.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with security-related technologies and best practices.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview process, such as what a typical day looks like in this role or what opportunities there are for professional growth and development.