Role Overview

Join Datadog's innovative new team revolutionizing developer experiences by bringing cloud monitoring and observability directly into AI-powered IDEs like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. As a Senior Software Engineer - IDE AI Experiences - LLM Engineer in Tel Aviv, Israel, you'll build groundbreaking tools that transform Datadog customers into 10x developers. This hybrid role combines cutting-edge Generative AI with Datadog's world-class observability platform, creating seamless IDE integrations that boost developer productivity.

Datadog, the leading cloud monitoring and security platform (NASDAQ: DDOG), powers digital transformation for enterprises worldwide. We're seeking product-minded backend engineers passionate about developer tools, LLMs, and productionizing AI systems. Work on Datadog MCP server prompts, evals, agent tools for code, and innovative UIs within VSCode/Cursor extensions. Prototype rapidly, iterate with users, and ship features that make debugging production issues as simple as 'one-click reproduction.'

Key Responsibilities at Datadog

• Engineer prompts, evaluations, and AI agent tools for code manipulation as part of the Datadog MCP server infrastructure.
• Productionize LLM systems and integrate them directly into customers' preferred IDE environments like Cursor and VSCode.
• Conceptualize and develop cutting-edge UIs within Datadog's Cursor/VSCode extensions that enhance AI-driven developer workflows.
• Rapidly prototype solutions, validate with real-world user testing, iterate based on feedback, and deploy to production.
• Track and implement latest research breakthroughs in LLM prompt optimization, autonomous agents, and AI-powered code editing.
• Collaborate across Datadog product teams to productionize developer-focused MCP tooling and observability integrations.
• Partner specifically with the Live Debugger team to build agentic production debugging experiences enabling 'one-click reproduction' of errors.
• Act as a technical leader and community ambassador, guiding complex discussions toward pragmatic, high-impact solutions.
• Champion code simplicity, performance, and scalability in all AI/observability integrations for enterprise-grade reliability.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this Senior LLM Engineer role at Datadog, you'll need:

• 5+ years backend engineering experience with a proven track record shipping LLM-powered software to production environments.
• Demonstrated passion for Generative AI technologies and their transformative potential for software engineering productivity.
• Hands-on experience with Large Language Models, large-scale distributed systems, machine learning pipelines, or closely related domains.
• Practical experience developing developer tools including IDE extensions, static code analysis systems, compilers, or similar.
• Strong communication skills as a community ambassador capable of driving technical consensus on complex AI/observability challenges.
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related scientific field (or equivalent real-world experience).

Datadog celebrates diverse backgrounds. If you're passionate about AI-driven developer tools and observability, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification perfectly.

Salary & Benefits

Datadog offers competitive compensation for this Senior Software Engineer role in Tel Aviv, including base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Enjoy new hire RSUs and ESPP, global mental health coverage for families, professional development stipends, and hybrid work flexibility.

• Competitive base salary with performance bonuses
• Significant equity package (RSUs + ESPP)
• Global health insurance including family coverage
• Free mental health benefits (employees + dependents 6+)
• Professional development budget and career pathing
• Mentor/buddy programs for internal networking
• Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks
• Hybrid workplace with office culture emphasis

Why Join Datadog?

Datadog isn't just a monitoring platform—it's the engine powering cloud-native success for thousands of engineering teams worldwide. As a profitable SaaS leader (NASDAQ: DDOG), we combine explosive growth with engineering excellence. This IDE AI Experiences team represents our boldest bet yet: bringing full-stack observability directly into developers' workflows via Generative AI.

Work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment within a mature public company. Build with the latest LLM research while solving real customer problems in production debugging, cloud monitoring, and DevOps automation. Tel Aviv's hybrid model fosters collaboration, creativity, and work-life harmony.

Join a people-first culture championing diversity, professional growth, and innovation. From Community Guilds to Inclusion Talks, Datadog invests in your whole self. Help break down cloud complexity and empower developers everywhere.

How to Apply

Ready to make Datadog developers 10x more productive? Apply now for the Senior Software Engineer - IDE AI Experiences - LLM Engineer position in Tel Aviv. Submit your resume highlighting LLM production experience and developer tools background. We'll review applications on a rolling basis—don't wait!

Datadog is an equal opportunity employer valuing diverse perspectives. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram and join our mission to simplify cloud complexity through AI-powered observability.