Senior Software Engineer - Linux Kernel/eBPF

Team Overview:

• The Cloud Network Monitoring team builds the agent-side instrumentation that makes network visibility possible using eBPF programs at the kernel level.
• Key challenges include handling high volume network data and kernel events while maintaining a minimal footprint on the customer's host.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to the end-to-end development of Network Monitoring features, from ideation to implementation within the Datadog Agent.
• Build and maintain shared eBPF functionality for product teams to use in their eBPF-based products.
• Research, prototype, develop, and document solutions to hard problems in the eBPF and network monitoring space.

Who You Are:

• Possess deep technical experience in Linux kernel development, whether through eBPF, core kernel contributions, or engineering low-level systems in C.
• Demonstrate a robust understanding of fundamental network protocols, including TCP and UDP, and a proven track record of architecting high-throughput, low-latency infrastructure.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments, taking full ownership of initiatives and driving them to resolution with minimal guidance.

Benefits and Growth:

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) for long-term ownership.
• Continuous professional development, product training, career pathing, and intra-departmental mentor programs.
• Inclusive company culture with access to Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks, plus free global Spring Health benefits.