Open Source Program Developer

About the Role

Datadog is deeply committed to open source, evident in our Agent, tracers, libraries, and SDKs, all of which are open source. This commitment extends to open standards and open collaboration, making it a core aspect of 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 how our engineers engage with both our internal and third-party open source projects. You will also represent Datadog within various 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 that simplify the ingestion of Open Source software into Datadog.
• Create developer-facing documentation and training materials on contributing to and maintaining open source projects.
• Engage with open source communities to understand market problems and emerging trends.
• Create tools to automatically analyze and report on open source repository trends and statistics.
• Liaise with Datadog Open Source Partners, candidates, and recipients to select new projects for the program and ensure its continued relevance.
• Research and write content for the Datadog Open Source Hub.
• Contribute to product development through feedback (bug reports or enhancement suggestions), documentation, or code contributions.

Who You Are

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

Datadog values diversity and inclusivity. We understand that not everyone may meet every qualification on day one. If you are passionate about technology and eager to develop your skills, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Continuous professional development, product training, and clear career pathing.
• Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for internal networking opportunities.
• An inclusive company culture with opportunities to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups).
• Access to Inclusion Talks, our internal panel discussions.
• Free, global mental health benefits for employees and their dependents aged 6+.
• Competitive global benefits package.

Note: Benefits and growth opportunities may vary based on your country of employment and employment status with Datadog.

About Datadog

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a leading global SaaS business, recognized for its exceptional combination of growth and profitability. Our mission is to dismantle silos and resolve complexity in the cloud era by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and comprehensive infrastructure monitoring for our customers' entire technology stacks. Developed by engineers, for engineers, Datadog serves organizations of all sizes across diverse industries. We foster professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and a commitment to work excellence to drive continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we tackle challenging problems, take calculated risks, and celebrate each other's successes. Discover more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Datadog Learning Center.

Equal Opportunity at Datadog

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Key skills/competency

• Open Source Program Developer
• Software Development
• Tool Building
• Open Source Communities
• Developer Documentation
• Python
• JavaScript
• Java
• Go
• SRE