Staff Engineer - Cloud Networks

Overview In this role you design and operate Datadog’s cloud network across AWS, GCP, Azure, and Neoclouds to scale multi-region infrastructure. You set technical direction to improve reliability, performance, and cost efficiency, and work with internal teams and cloud providers to resolve complex connectivity issues. You’ll drive cross-region connectivity improvements and data-center evolution while maintaining stability. This is a high-impact chance to shape the network foundations that power the platform and its users. Compensation / BenefitsGenerous benefits packageRSUs and employee stock purchase planCareer development opportunitiesMentor and buddy programInclusive workplace cultureHealthcare and retirement benefits ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and operate cloud network infrastructure across multiple clouds in a multi-region setupOwn connectivity between clouds, customers, and developers with scalable, secure, and reliable pathsSet technical direction for expanding data centers and sustaining performanceImprove cross-site and cross-region connectivity to support platform growthLead investigations into latency, packet loss, and connectivity failures, including cloud-provider escalationsIdentify and implement network-related cost-saving opportunities Key requirementsDeep networking expertise including BGP, route policies, path selection, and prefix advertisementExperience designing and evolving large-scale Software-Defined NetworksAbility to build software-driven network operations and code as a core toolComfort with owning ambiguous problems, setting direction, and cross-team collaboration across time zonesExperience operating production infrastructure and participating in on-call ownershipCross-team collaborationProblem ownership and initiativeStrong communication in distributed teamsBGP, route policies, path selection, prefix advertisementSoftware-Defined Networking at large scaleNetwork instrumentation and troubleshooting (pcap, path analysis)