Senior Software Engineer - Linux/eBPF | Datadog Careers

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: New York, NY
Posted: 14 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer - Linux/eBPF | Datadog Careers

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As a Senior Software Engineer on the eBPF Platform team at Datadog, you will play a pivotal role in advancing GPU Monitoring capabilities by developing and maintaining critical eBPF infrastructure within the Datadog Agent. Your responsibilities include contributing to feature development from ideation through implementation, investigating complex production issues across various layers of the system, and providing technical guidance for product decisions. You will leverage your expertise in Linux kernel programming, eBPF, and GPU monitoring to build high-performance systems that deliver deep visibility into GPU utilization and health. This role requires proficiency in C or similar low-level languages, experience with high-throughput/low-latency systems, and a strong background in developing applications for the Linux environment.

Skills

eBPF Linux Kernel C GPU Monitoring Datadog Agent Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Python Go PostgreSQL Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Contribute to end-to-end GPU Monitoring feature development within the Datadog Agent.
Build and maintain shared eBPF functionality for product teams using eBPF-based products.
Investigate and debug complex production issues involving kernel, eBPF programs, and agent runtime.
Research, prototype, develop, and document solutions for challenging problems in eBPF and GPU monitoring.
Provide technical guidance on product and architecture decisions within the eBPF platform.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience with Linux kernel development or eBPF technology.
Proven track record of building high-throughput, low-latency systems.
At least 5 years of hands-on application and tooling development in C or similar language.
Strong problem-solving skills focused on customer needs and satisfaction.
Expertise in investigating and resolving complex production issues involving kernel and eBPF programs.
Ability to contribute to open-source projects and document technical solutions effectively.

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