Software Engineering Intern (Winter)
Datadog · Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA
Posted about a month ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Datadog's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Datadog's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Datadog
- low 0 stale, 32 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 589 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Datadog's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Datadog.
About this role
As a Software Engineering Intern at Datadog, you will work on building and scaling systems that support the observability and security platform. Your role will involve contributing to production systems, improving distributed systems, and solving performance challenges while collaborating with experienced engineers. You will gain hands-on experience with technologies like Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure, all while working on impactful projects.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Datadog as an employer.
What you need
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrate strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design
- Comfortable coding in one or more programming languages
- Available to work full-time from the Datadog New York or Boston office during the internship program dates: January 4 - April 23, 2027
Nice to have
- Targeting a 2028 full-time start date
- Experience using AI coding tools or a strong interest in learning how to use them effectively
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed in the posting, but a range is mentioned for similar roles
- Internship dates are fixed and require full-time availability
- The role may require eligibility for US government authorizations due to export control regulations
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Listed by Datadog on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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