About the role
The Cloud Networks team is responsible for designing, building and maintaining the network infrastructure that all other teams at Datadog can build on top of, such as VPCs, NAT/Internet gateways, proxies, cross-region connectivity, developer access… We operate in a multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and multi-region environment, with an always expanding footprint that's often pushing the limits of what Cloud Service Providers can do.
We partner with CSPs to understand the intricacies of their network services, influence their roadmap and integrate their newest solutions into our infrastructure.
You will collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to understand customer, business, and technical requirements, and propose network designs or modifications that meet functional, performance, scale, and compliance requirements. Your expertise in cloud networking combined with your software development experience will be essential in maintaining a robust and efficient network.
What You'll Do:
Design, plan, and implement scalable cloud networking infrastructure across 3 Cloud Providers
Monitor and proactively manage the network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
Participate in the team's on-call rotation to address and resolve network-related issues, and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Act as a subject matter expert on at least one Cloud Provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) network services.
Work with automation frameworks to streamline network provisioning and management processes.
Who You Are:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience operating, deploying, and/or designing large-scale network, optical, and/or physical layer infrastructure.
Expertise in at least one Cloud Provider and their network services.
Proficiency with at least one popular programming language (Go, Python, Java…).
Experience with automation frameworks such as Terraform for network provisioning and management.
Ability to solve problems through automation to enhance efficiency and reliability.
About the company
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers' entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another.
