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Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

at Datadog

📍 New York, New York, USA Hybrid Posted March 11, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

Senior frontend engineer role at Datadog focused on building scalable, responsive user interfaces using React and Typescript for high-scale data visualization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build intuitive UIs
  • Optimize frontend performance
  • Collaborate with backend and design teams
  • Participate in frontend community events
  • Address scalability challenges

Technical Overview

Environment includes React, Typescript, JavaScript, and frontend design systems, with a focus on performance, scalability, and user experience.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior frontend engineer experienced in React and Typescript, with strong skills in UI design, performance optimization, and scalable frontend architecture. They are creative problem-solvers who thrive in collaborative environments.

Must-Have Skills

Designing and engineering UIsExperience with React and TypescriptKnowledge of data structures and algorithmsAbility to optimize performance

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with design systemsParticipation in hackathonsContributing to frontend communitiesExperience with scalability challenges

Tools & Platforms

ReactTypescriptJavaScriptDesign Systems

Required Skills

ReactTypescriptJavaScriptUI DesignFrontend DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationData StructuresAlgorithmsDesign PatternsScalabilityData VisualizationWeb Development

Hard Skills

ReactTypescriptJavaScriptUI DesignFrontend DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationData StructuresAlgorithmsDesign PatternsScalabilityData VisualizationWeb DevelopmentCross-browser Compatibility

Soft Skills

CollaborationDesign ThinkingProblem-solvingAttention to DetailCommunicationTeamworkCreativity

Industry & Role

Industry SaaS
Job Function Design and develop high-quality frontend interfaces

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Software EngineerReactTypescriptJavaScriptUI DesignFrontend DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationDesign PatternsScalabilityData VisualizationWeb Development

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with React and Typescript, No UI/UX design experience, Inability to optimize frontend performance

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