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
Investigate and debug complex production issues that span the kernel, eBPF programs, and agent runtime
Research, prototype, develop, and document solutions to hard problems in the eBPF and network monitoring space
Provide technical input to product and architecture decisions

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
Have a proven track record of architecting and building high-throughput, low-latency infrastructure
Bring 5+ years of experience engineering complex applications and tooling, with the ability to reason about systems in depth
Prioritize solving customer-facing problems by building elegant, high-impact products that users love
Thrive in fast-paced environments, taking full ownership of initiatives and driving them to resolution with minimal guidance
Genuinely enjoy tackling hard technical problems and feel energized by navigating complex challenges across the full stack
Collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment to achieve shared goals

Senior Software Engineer – Linux Kernel, eBPF

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