cloud engineer

Datadog provides a leading observability and security platform for the AI era, offering businesses unified visibility across their technology stack to manage complexity at scale. The platform integrates applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into a single environment, utilizing AI to detect and resolve issues proactively.

• Research attacker techniques, defensive strategies, and emerging threats to translate findings into scalable security capabilities;
• Design and improve AI-powered investigation, threat hunting, and response workflows;
• Own the lifecycle of threat detections and automated security workflows from research and design through deployment and improvement;
• Develop high-fidelity detection content across cloud platforms, SaaS applications, identity systems, endpoints, and networks;
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Security Research teams to influence roadmap decisions and improve security outcomes;
• Mentor security engineers and drive improvements through automation, tooling, rapid prototyping, and data-driven optimization.

• Experience in detection engineering, incident response, threat hunting, security operations, or related defensive security disciplines;
• Knowledge of securing and operating public cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP;
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies including Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform;
• Proficiency in modern detection engineering practices, including detection-as-code methodologies and large-scale security telemetry analysis;
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar languages for automation and security tooling;
• Ability to drive initiatives through ambiguity and collaborate across cross-functional teams;
• Nice to have: Experience with AI and automation applied to threat detection and response.

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP);
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career growth opportunities;
• Mentor and buddy programs;
• Inclusive culture with Community Guilds and employee resource groups;
• Access to Inclusion Talks and learning experiences;
• Comprehensive mental health benefits for employees and eligible dependents;
• Competitive benefits programs.