Senior Code Module (C++) Engineer (m/f/x) for our Python Agent team in Vienna, Austria

Company Description

Dynatrace exists to make software work perfectly. Our platform combines broad and deep observability and continuous runtime application security with advanced AIOps to provide answers and intelligent automation from data. This enables innovators to modernize and automate cloud operations, deliver software faster and more securely, and ensure flawless digital experiences.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and embrace all applicants. Dynatrace wants YOU—your diverse background, talents, values, ideas, and expertise. These qualities are what make our global team stronger and more seasoned. We’re fueled by the diversity of our talented employees.

Job Description

Our Python Agent is a core part of the Dynatrace Platform for automatic instrumentation of Python applications. Our Agents enable customer applications to run faster, reliably and securely . Our OneAgent software is actively deployed across millions of customer environments today, monitoring critical customer applications in various programming languages and platforms.

This role plays a key part in extending our Python Agent offering by implementing new features, changes and improvements to our Python Agent – written in C++ and Python .

If you are passionate about development, high performance and understanding how things work at a low level , this is your chance for an exciting challenge in a fantastic team.

Your role

• Development of performance and availability monitoring solutions for Python applications

• Working primarily with Python and C++ (for native extensions).

• Analyzing and understanding the inner workings of common Python application frameworks (Django, Flask, etc.) through debugging, interrogation, etc.

• Gazing beyond common frameworks with a deep understanding of Python

• Independent design and implementation of new features and feature ownership

• Intensive cooperation with local and international development teams

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Software Engineer with Python (priority) and C++

• Sound knowledge of Python including core packages, asyncio, third-party libraries (Flask, Django, Requests, SQL alchemy, etc.), surrounding infrastructure (Python web server integration, Google App Engine, etc) and development tooling (hatch, ruff, etc.)

• Understanding how the Python interpreter works

• Enjoying systems programming and understanding system level concepts (POSIX, multiprocess and multithread applications, etc.)

• Knowledge of OpenTelemetry is a plus

• Ability to focus on details but keep the mind open for the whole ecosystem

• Team player and eager to learn innovative technologies

Additional Information

• A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly .   

• Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.   

• Working models that offer you the flexibility you need, ranging from full remote options to hybrid ones

  combining home and in-office work.   

• A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries .    

• An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow .   

• A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.    

• A truly international mindset with Dynatracers from different countries & cultures all over the world, and English as the corporate language that connects us all 

• A culture shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.   

*Compensation and rewards *

• We offer attractive compensation packages and stock purchase options with numerous benefits and advantages .   

• Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary for this position, which is € 56,000 gross per year based on full-time employment. We offer a  higher salary  in line with qualifications and experience.