Open Source Program Developer

Open Source Program Developer at Datadog

Datadog is deeply committed to open source, integrating it into our core products like our Agent, tracers, libraries, and SDKs. This commitment extends to open standards and collaboration, making it fundamental to our identity and operations. As a member of the Open Source Program Office (OSPO), you will play a crucial role in developing tools, documentation, and policies to enhance engineer interaction with both internal and third-party open source projects, while also representing Datadog within open source communities.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and maintain tools that facilitate the building and releasing of Open Source software at Datadog.
• Develop and maintain tools to streamline the ingestion of Open Source software into Datadog.
• Create developer-facing documentation and training materials for contributing to and maintaining open source projects.
• Engage with open source communities to identify market problems and emerging trends.
• Develop tools for automated analysis and reporting of Open Source repository trends and statistics.
• Liaise with Datadog Open Source Partners, candidates, and recipients to select new projects and ensure program relevance.
• Research and create content for the Datadog Open Source Hub.
• Contribute to product development through feedback (bug reports, feature suggestions), documentation, or code contributions.

Who You Are:

• Possess approximately 3+ years of experience as a software developer, SRE, or similar practitioner.
• Fluent in reading and writing one or more programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, Go, C#, or Rust.
• Passionate about building tools that enhance engineer productivity.
• Exhibit strong empathy, collaboration, and communication skills to foster relationships across teams.
• Bonus: Active involvement in an open source community.
• Bonus: Familiarity with various Open Source licenses and Contributor License Agreements.

Datadog values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with varied backgrounds. If you are passionate about technology and eager to develop your skills, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification.

Benefits and Growth:

• 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 networking.
• Inclusive company culture with Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups).
• Access to Inclusion Talks and internal panel discussions.
• Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents.
• Competitive global benefits package.

Note: Benefits and growth opportunities may vary by country and employment type.

About Datadog:

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS company known for its balanced growth and profitability. Our mission is to eliminate silos and simplify complexity in the cloud era by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and comprehensive infrastructure monitoring. Developed by engineers for engineers, Datadog serves organizations of all sizes across various industries. We foster professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to drive continuous growth. Join our collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community to solve challenging problems, take calculated risks, and celebrate achievements together. Discover more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Datadog Learning Center.

Key skills/competency:

• Open Source Program Development
• Software Engineering Tools
• Developer Documentation
• Community Engagement
• Python
• JavaScript
• Cloud Monitoring
• SaaS
• Datadog Agent
• Open Source Licenses