Senior Software Engineer - REDAPL Graph Engine
Core
Building a high-scale query engine and data ingestion platform for tracking customer infrastructure relationships and resources.
Role type
Senior Software Engineer (Graph Engine & Data Platform)
Builds
REDAPL (Referential Data Platform) supporting Datadog products like Cloud Security Posture Management and Cloud Cost Management.
Domain
Observability, Infrastructure Monitoring, Graph Databases, Distributed Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems design, Data store management, Query engine architecture, System reliability engineering, Technical leadership, Platform scalability
Preferred skills
Graph databases (Neo4j, Memgraph, JanusGraph, ArangoDB, Amazon Neptune, PuppyGraph), Apache Iceberg, Query planning (Trino, Calcite, Substrait, DataFusion)
Responsibilities
Build a query engine supporting efficient relationship traversals, Lead architectural platform decisions, Identify system risks and design resilience solutions, Collaborate with product teams on integration requirements, Drive high-priority projects for platform value and scalability, Guide other engineers on technical initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
