This role pays less than
71%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$193,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$136k
versus about
$164k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
130 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$187,000–$240,000
across 65 roles with salary data.
As a Systems Engineer at Datadog’s Technical Solutions Operations (TSO) team, you will own the full lifecycle of enterprise platforms such as Zendesk and Jira, driving improvements from assessment to implementation. Your role involves engineering solutions that enhance the effectiveness of 1,200+ technical experts through customizations, integrations, and internal tool development, leveraging AI for smarter workflows. You’ll contribute to Datadog’s codebase by collaborating with Engineering teams on TS-specific features, ensuring these systems are monitored, maintained, and optimized in production. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience with enterprise platforms and software, proficiency in Python, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript, and fluency with AI coding tools like Copilot. Additionally, you should possess strong cross-stack development skills, experience building AI-powered features, and a background in technical support tooling within a high-growth B2B SaaS environment.
Python
Matlab
Data Visualization
Optical Metrology
SW Automation
Image Processing
Optical Modeling
Debugging
System Test Plans
DOE
Troubleshooting
Project Management
Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration
Data Analysis
Python
C++
System in Lab (SIL)
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
AFSIM
STK
Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
RF systems
RF test equipment
Vector network analyzers
Spectrum analyzers
Signal generators
Oscilloscopes
Multimeters
Mission modeling tools
Cameo
Python
C++
System in Lab (SIL)
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
AFSIM
STK
Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
RF systems
RF test equipment
Vector network analyzers
Spectrum analyzers
Signal generators
Oscilloscopes
Multimeters
CI/CD