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Software Engineering Intern (Winter)

Datadog · Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
51 days
Datadog's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Datadog's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Datadog
high
401 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
2026-10-08

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.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
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 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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