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Staff Software Engineer - Security Agent

Remote from Spain·Added 15 days ago

Datadog

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Overview

Job details

Fully remote
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have senior-level experience
Staff-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

You have significant experience building software in Linux environments, including knowledge of Linux internals, kernel APIs, or systems programming.
You have hands-on experience with eBPF, kernel-level instrumentation, driver development, networking systems, agent development, or related low-level technologies.
You've built and run systems where performance and reliability actually matter.
You have experience building and maintaining production software across diverse Linux distributions and kernel versions.
You are product-minded and customer-focused, balancing technical excellence with customer impact and usability.

The role

This role is part of Datadog's Security Agent team, which powers critical security capabilities across Workload Protection, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security products, and other emerging security offerings. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of low-level Linux instrumentation and runtime security technologies that help customers detect threats, monitor system activity, and protect cloud-native workloads at scale. You will work on complex technical challenges involving eBPF, Linux kernel internals, performance-sensitive systems, and large-scale data collection while influencing technical direction across multiple product teams. This role offers significant ownership, broad organizational impact, and the opportunity to shape the future of Datadog's security platform.

What you'll do

Lead the architecture and development of security agent capabilities that power runtime threat detection and workload protection across Datadog Security products.
Design and build reusable eBPF-based monitoring functionality for process, file, and network visibility within Linux environments.
Drive end-to-end delivery of new features, from technical strategy and design through implementation, testing, and rollout.
Establish and evolve testing methodologies that improve platform coverage, detection quality, reliability, and performance.
Partner with product, security, infrastructure, and engineering teams to deliver shared platform capabilities used across multiple Datadog products.
Provide technical leadership by influencing engineering direction, mentoring peers, and helping resolve complex cross-functional challenges.

How you'll work

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do

Initial screen
With a recruiter and/or hiring manager
A first conversation for the hiring team to get to know you and hear your aspirations.
Face-to-face interview
With hiring manager and team members
Conversations with the recruiter, hiring manager or team members; may consist of multiple rounds or panels depending on the role.
Take-home project
In your own time · Not every role
Some roles include a take-home project; the recruiter explains its scope and expectations.
Executive interview
With an executive leader · Not every role
For some roles, a final conversation with an executive leader about your experience and the wider team.
Selection and offer · With a recruiter

One of the steps is expected to happen in person; virtual rounds run on Zoom and travel is arranged by Datadog.
Certain engineering roles use AI-assisted coding interviews, announced in advance; AI is not allowed in other live coding rounds.
The recruiter shares next steps and timelines after each interview.

About Datadog

Datadog is a leading observability and security platform for cloud applications, providing monitoring, analytics, and security tools for infrastructure, applications, logs, and more. Founded in 2010, the company has grown into a global technology leader with thousands of employees and serves a wide range of industries, from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. Its platform is widely recognized as a category-defining solution in the DevOps and cloud monitoring space.

In Spain, Datadog has established a significant engineering and technical presence, particularly in Madrid, where it operates a major office. The company is known for a strong engineering culture, remote-friendly practices, and a focus on innovation, making it an attractive destination for international professionals in software engineering, security, and technical account management. With roles spanning AI, security, and data platform engineering, Datadog offers opportunities for relocating professionals to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies in a dynamic, global environment.

Industry: Observability
Founded: 2010
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: New York City, USA
In Spain: Madrid
Website: datadoghq.com

Good to know if you are moving

Datadog has a significant engineering office in Madrid, offering roles in software engineering, security, and technical account management.
The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ and has a strong global brand, which can be beneficial for career growth and international mobility.
Datadog's platform is widely used in the cloud and DevOps industries, providing employees with exposure to cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud security.
The Madrid office is part of Datadog's EMEA operations, offering opportunities to work with teams across Europe and the world.
Datadog is known for a collaborative and innovative work culture, with a focus on professional development and technical excellence.

In their own words

About the company & team

Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.

Additional information

Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.

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