Senior Software Engineer - Static Analysis Engine

We are building our open-source static analyzer. You will extend language support for our static analyzer, develop new capabilities and features (such as data flow and multi-files analysis) and ensure that the analyzer integrates well with the Datadog ecosystem (IDE, Git Hooks and CI/CD pipelines).

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What You’ll Do:

• Extend language support of our static analyzer
• Develop new features for our static analyzer such as data-flow and multi-files analysis
• Support our static analyzer, fix bugs and address customer feedback
• Support our Software Composition Analysis (SCA) product for CI/CD

Who You Are: 

• Software Engineer with a good underst
• anding of programming language, parsers and semantic analysis. You understand how a parser works and you have experience with building your own parser or using parser generators such as tree-sitter or ANTLR. Experience with tree-sitter is a plus
• Have experience with one of more of the following languages: Rust, Go, Java, JavaScript or TypeScript. Experience with Rust is a plus since our static analyzer is implemented with Rust. Bonus if you are familiar with the deno project
• Have a good understanding of our IDE and CI/CD tools work. You understand how to build an IDE plugin and can interact or support a team that integrates your software with an IDE. Bonus if you know how Language Server Protocol (LSP) works
• Familiar with dependency analysis tools. You understand how package managers work and how dependencies impact the software supply chain and constitute an attack vector
• Have bias for action. You like to get stuff done, ship high quality code quickly and iterate
• You have a BS/MS/PhD in a Computer Science, Engineering or related scientific field or equivalent experience

This job is available in various departments within our company; to conform to US export control regulations, some of these roles may require candidates to be eligible for any required authorizations from the US government.

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits & Growth:

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
• Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
• An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups)
• Access to Inclusion Talks, our internal panel discussions
• Free, global mental health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+
• Competitive global benefits

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.