or apply directly on Datadog's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 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 contribute to building and scaling systems for their observability and security platform. Your work will involve tackling real-world engineering challenges across various domains such as backend, frontend, and infrastructure while collaborating with experienced engineers. You will be responsible for designing, building, and improving systems that handle large volumes of data in real time, and you will have the opportunity to develop technical expertise in modern technologies like Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- 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 have 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 complete a 6-month internship beginning in February, March, April, May, or June 2027
Nice to have
- Experience using AI coding tools or a strong interest in learning how to use them effectively
- Targeting a 2027 full-time start date
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, attend company social events, and engage with Datadog Community Guilds and employee resource groups throughout the 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
- Internship start dates are limited to specific months in 2027
- No salary or compensation details provided
- The role may involve working with AI-assisted tools, which could be a learning curve for some candidates
Summarised from Datadog's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Datadog on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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