Software Engineering Intern (Winter)

Were looking for Software Engineering Interns to help build and scale the systems that power Datadogs observability and security platform. Interns contribute directly to real-world engineering challenges across backend frontend infrastructure data engineering and developer tooling while working alongside experienced engineers and mentors. Youll help design build and improve systems that process and analyze massive volumes of metrics logs and application data in real time. Whether youre interested in distributed systems Kubernetes AI-powered products like Bits AI or developer platform tooling youll work on meaningful projects that deliver impact to customers at global scale.

At Datadog we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What Youll Do:

• Contribute to production systems that process and analyze large-scale observability and application data in real time
• Build and improve distributed systems across backend infrastructure developer platforms and cloud-native services
• Help identify and solve performance reliability and scalability challenges in critical services supporting Datadogs growing customer base
• Own and deliver technical projects from design through deployment with support from experienced engineers and mentors
• Develop technical expertise through hands-on experience with technologies such as Kubernetes distributed systems and cloud-native infrastructure
• Collaborate with fellow interns mentors and engineers while building software that delivers impact at global scale

Who You Are:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field or have equivalent practical experience
• Targeting a 2028 full-time start date
• Demonstrate strong computer science fundamentals including data structures algorithms and software design
• Comfortable coding in one or more programming languages and excited to use AI-assisted tools to enhance software development and problem solving
• Have experience using AI coding tools or a strong interest in learning how to use them effectively while exploring how AI can improve engineering practices and products
• Available to work full-time from the Datadog New York or Boston office during the internship program dates:
  • January 4 - April 23 2027

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We know not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. Thats okay. If youre passionate about technology and want to grow your experience we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth:

• Work on meaningful technical challenges alongside engineers across the globe
• Participate in mentorship and buddy programs designed to support learning and development
• Join an in-person intern cohort and expand your network through engineering talks social events and community engagement opportunities throughout your internship
• Receive relocation support and travel benefits where applicable
• Enjoy office perks including snacks drinks and catered lunches on Monday Wednesday and Friday

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.

This job is available in various departments within our company; to conform to US export control regulations some of these roles may require candidates to be eligible for any required authorizations from the US government.

Please ensure that you submit your CV/resume in English.
If possible please apply using your personal email address instead of your university email address.

Students can sign up for afree Datadog Pro account to learn more about our platform and products.

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