or apply directly on Datadog's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days Datadog's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Datadog's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Datadog
- high 401 stale, 32 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 589 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Datadog's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Datadog.
About this role
As a Senior Platform Security Engineer at Datadog, you will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to enhance the security of the company's infrastructure and application components. Your role involves solving complex security challenges, enabling engineers to implement secure solutions, and extending Datadog's security offerings. You will also provide feedback to improve product security and stay updated on modern security practices.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Datadog as an employer.
What you need
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent professional experience
- Experience in securing enterprise SaaS applications
- Hands-on experience with Linux kernel internals and hardening techniques
- Experience with virtualization or microVM technologies
- Familiarity with container runtime internals
- Demonstrated experience in securing deployment and management mechanisms
What you get
- 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
- Inclusive company culture and ability to join Community Guilds
- Access to Inclusion Talks, internal panel discussions
- Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+
Worth weighing
- No specific salary information provided
- Role involves working in a hybrid environment
- Focus on both security recommendations and implementation may require hands-on involvement
- Fast-paced, high growth environment may not suit everyone
Summarised from Datadog's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Datadog on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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