Role Overview

Datadog's Product Analytics team is rapidly expanding and seeking an exceptional Staff Software Engineer - Product Analytics to lead the technical vision for our user analytics platform in Paris, France. This role represents a unique opportunity to architect systems that empower Product Managers, Designers, and Growth teams with deep insights into user behaviors, retention patterns, and product performance metrics.

Unlike traditional engineering telemetry, Product Analytics at Datadog focuses on behavioral data analysis—tracking when users return, where they drop off in funnels, and how product changes impact growth. You'll build backend services capable of querying over a year of historical data with sub-second latency, transforming raw events into actionable business intelligence for enterprise customers.

As a fast-growing product area, this team extends Datadog's reach beyond infrastructure monitoring into product-led growth strategies. Your work will directly influence how Fortune 500 companies optimize their SaaS products using Datadog's unified observability platform.

Key Responsibilities at Datadog

• Partner closely with engineering, product, and design teams to architect backend platform purpose-built for product analytics workloads
• Define technical roadmap for Product Analytics and align multiple distributed engineering teams around shared architectural principles
• Lead high-visibility initiatives including multi-year data storage optimization and complex funnel/retention query systems
• Drive build/buy evaluations for analytics technologies, integrating optimal open-source and third-party solutions
• Design scalable systems handling millions of behavioral events with low-latency query performance
• Provide technical mentorship to grow the next generation of senior engineers within Product Analytics
• Bridge product requirements with Datadog's core infrastructure capabilities and external cloud technologies
• Optimize storage patterns for analytics workloads distinct from traditional time-series telemetry
• Deliver high-reliability platforms supporting real-time user journey analysis for enterprise customers

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as Staff Software Engineer in Product Analytics at Datadog, you'll bring:

• Advanced Degree: BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or scientific field (or equivalent experience)
• Deep Backend Experience: 10+ years building scalable distributed systems and data platforms
• Analytics Expertise: Strong background in SQL optimization, large analytical datasets, and query performance at scale
• Systems Leadership: Proven track record leading technical architecture across multiple engineering teams
• Technology Evaluation: Comfortable assessing build vs. buy options and integrating complex third-party systems
• Communication Excellence: Ability to explain sophisticated technical tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Product Mindset: Strong judgment connecting technical solutions to customer value and business outcomes

Datadog celebrates diverse backgrounds. If you're passionate about analytics engineering and growth-oriented, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive compensation for Staff Software Engineer - Product Analytics in Paris ranges from €110,000 - €160,000 annually (market estimate), plus comprehensive benefits including:

• New hire RSUs and ESPP participation
• Family health insurance coverage
• Fitness and wellness reimbursements
• Commuter benefits for Paris office
• Professional development stipend and training
• Mentorship programs and career pathing
• Hybrid work model balancing office collaboration and flexibility
• Community Guilds and inclusive culture initiatives

Why Join Datadog?

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) combines hyper-growth with profitability, powering digital transformation for enterprises worldwide. As a Staff Software Engineer in Product Analytics, you'll:

• Shape a young, high-potential product area expanding Datadog's market
• Work on systems handling billions of user events across global customer base
• Collaborate in Paris office fostering creativity through hybrid work model
• Access direct mentorship from engineering leadership
• Contribute to open-source projects and industry standards
• Join a people-first culture prioritizing professional growth and work-life harmony

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How to Apply

Ready to architect the future of product analytics at Datadog? Apply now for Staff Software Engineer - Product Analytics in Paris. Our team reviews applications continuously—don't wait to join the engineers building tomorrow's observability platforms.

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