Software Engineering Intern (Summer)
Datadog · Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA
Posted 8 days ago
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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 work on building and scaling systems that support the observability and security platform. Your day-to-day tasks will involve contributing to production systems, improving distributed systems, solving performance challenges, and collaborating with experienced engineers on meaningful projects. This role offers hands-on experience with technologies like Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure while fostering a supportive learning environment.
- 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 work full-time from the Datadog New York or Boston office during the internship program dates: May 24 - Aug 20, 2027, May 24 - Aug 27, 2027, June 7 - Sep 3, 2027
Nice to have
- Experience using AI coding tools or a strong interest in learning how to use them effectively
- Targeting a 2028 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 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 for the internship role, though a range is provided for full-time positions
- Internship dates are fixed and may limit flexibility
- The role emphasizes collaboration and mentorship, which may appeal to candidates seeking a supportive learning environment
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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