Software Engineer Jobs at Datadog with Visa Sponsorship
Software Engineer jobs at Datadog span distributed systems, observability tooling, and cloud infrastructure, with a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for technical talent. If you're on OPT, an H-1B visa, or exploring TN visa eligibility, Datadog actively supports engineers through the sponsorship process.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Software Engineer - Frontend on a feature team, you'll be responsible for building an intuitive, responsive product. Your work will help thousands of customers to monitor the health and performance of their systems, no matter the scale. In this capacity, you'll use tools like React and Typescript to help streamline the flow of data from platform to user, enable seamless pivots from one view to the next, and build a powerful yet easy-to-use platform.
You will work on complex frontend challenges for thousands of customers with huge sets of data and work on exciting scalability and performance challenges. Our users are also developers so you will feel close to the product and have an impact on the development world.
You will be part of a front-end community of 200+ passionate frontend engineers and you will be surrounded by experts. Join us to build the next generation of high-scale, data-powered features for our customers.
At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships that it builds, the creativity it brings to the table, and the collaboration of being together. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our employees can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You'll Do:
- Work closely with backend engineers, product managers and designers to inform/refine/validate design concepts
- Break down complex features into distributable engineering tasks and rollout plans
- Design and deliver features that have direct impact on thousands of users
- Experiment with and advocate for new systems, design patterns, and tooling
- Participate in hackathons, sync with other Front end engineers at the monthly demos meeting and yearly Front End summit
- Use and contribute to a best-in-class in-house design system
- Own meaningful parts of our service, improve performance and address scalability limits
- Work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment that values diversity of talent, excellence of product, and exciting engineering challenges at scale
Who You Are:
- You have been designing and engineering UIs for several years
- You're a master of the Javascript ecosystem and you're aware of the latest trends with frontend technologies
- You know how to use design patterns to create simple and reusable components for complex UIs
- You are familiar with data structures and algorithms, profiling and optimization
- You value code simplicity, performance and details
- You're excited about leveraging AI tools to enhance how you code, solve problems, and build – or eager to learn how
- You have demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools in day-to-day workflows and validate, critique, and refine AI-generated output
- Bonus: you're motivated to push the boundaries of how AI can improve software engineering best practices and contribute to building AI-enabled products
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 and Growth:
- Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities for internal mobility
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Free global mental health benefit through Spring Health
- Generous global benefits
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
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ABOUT DATADOG
Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AT DATADOG
Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
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Align your resume to observability domains
Datadog's engineering roles cluster around monitoring, metrics pipelines, and cloud-native infrastructure. Tailor your resume to reflect experience with distributed systems, APM tools, or time-series data before you apply, not after you get a callback.
Clarify your OPT end date early
If you're on F-1 OPT, be upfront with your recruiter about your STEM extension eligibility and cap-gap window. Datadog's hiring cycles can run several months, so knowing your authorization runway helps both sides plan the H-1B petition timeline accurately.
Target roles outside the H-1B lottery cycle
If you missed the April H-1B lottery, ask whether the role qualifies for cap-exempt filing through a nonprofit or research affiliate. TN status is also worth raising if you're a Canadian or Mexican national, since it bypasses the lottery entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Software Engineer roles at Datadog
Datadog posts Software Engineer openings across multiple teams and levels throughout the year. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Datadog roles that have a confirmed visa sponsorship history, so you're applying where the path is already established.
Confirm LCA prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Datadog files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B petition. The certified wage level sets a floor on your offer. Understand which wage tier your role falls under so your salary negotiation stays consistent with what DOL will certify.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation now
Datadog's Software Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's in computer science or a related field. If your degree is from a three-year program or a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before your offer letter arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Datadog sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineers?
Yes, Datadog sponsors H-1B visas for Software Engineers and has done so consistently across multiple hiring cycles. They also support H-1B1 visa filings for Chilean and Singaporean nationals. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, Datadog can file an H-1B transfer, which lets you start work as soon as USCIS receives the petition.
How do I apply for Software Engineer jobs at Datadog?
You can apply directly through Datadog's careers page or browse their open Software Engineer roles filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate. Datadog's engineering hiring process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview, and a multi-stage virtual onsite covering coding, system design, and behavioral rounds. Having your immigration status documented and ready to discuss early in the process helps move things along without delays.
Which visa types does Datadog sponsor for Software Engineer roles?
Datadog sponsors H-1B, H-1B1 visa, TN, and Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for Software Engineers. They also support F-1 OPT and CPT, which means new graduates can start on OPT while the company prepares for H-1B sponsorship. The specific visa path available to you will depend on your nationality, degree, and current immigration status.
What qualifications does Datadog expect for Software Engineer roles?
Datadog's Software Engineer roles generally require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. Practically, they hire engineers with strong foundations in distributed systems, backend development, or infrastructure tooling. USCIS requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning the degree requirement must be directly tied to the job duties, not just preferred.
How do I time my application to Datadog around my visa status?
If you're on F-1 OPT, apply at least six to nine months before your EAD expires to leave room for Datadog to file an H-1B petition during the April registration window. H-1B cap-subject petitions have an October 1 start date, so a registration submitted in March won't translate to approved status until mid-year at the earliest. TN holders can transfer to Datadog more quickly since TN has no annual cap or lottery.