This role pays more than
88%
of similar roles. Most pay
$170,000–$246,150
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$267k
versus about
$208k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Datadog
Datadog, Inc. is an American company that provides an observability service for cloud-scale applications, providing monitoring of servers, databases, tools, and services, through a SaaS-based data analytics platform.
Datadog currently has
109 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$187,000–$240,000
across 58 roles with salary data.
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Notebooks team at Datadog, you will lead AI-driven initiatives by designing and deploying machine learning features that enhance data analysis and collaboration. Your role involves setting long-term technical direction for AI workflows, overseeing the full development cycle from prototyping to production readiness, and ensuring robust agent systems are in place. You will work closely with other product teams to integrate Notebooks into their AI-powered solutions while maintaining a strong focus on user experience. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of engineering experience, including technical leadership roles, with expertise in model deployment, training, and evaluation. Proficiency in Python, familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, and knowledge of machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch are essential. This role demands a deep understanding of AI trends and the ability to mentor others while fostering a high-performing engineering culture.
PyTorch
vLLM
Linux
GitHub
Jira
High Bandwidth Memory (HBM)
LLM model architectures
transformer-based designs
agentic AI architecture
memory-centric acceleration
development tooling
Git
CI/CD