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Senior Corporate Development Lead, AI

Datadog· Corporate Development
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)$213k - $284kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Datadog is seeking aSenior Corporate Development Lead to drive AI product strategy, build relationships across the founder and VC ecosystem, and support acquisitions, venture investments, and startup partnerships. Hybrid workplace in San Francisco, reporting to the Founder/CEO.

Responsibilities

  • Support Datadog’s AI product strategy by analyzing emerging technologies, market opportunities, and competitive dynamics.
  • Source high-potential AI startups for acquisition, investment, or partnership, and build a strong presence across the founder and VC ecosystem.
  • Attend meetups, conferences, and ecosystem events to expand Datadog’s visibility and pipeline opportunities.
  • Drive workstreams across diligence, valuation, financial modeling, strategic assessment, and internal recommendations.
  • Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to evaluate build/buy/partner opportunities aligned with Datadog’s AI roadmap.
  • Support negotiation processes, including term sheets and partnership structures.
  • Collaborate on integration planning with cross-functional partners after acquisitions or strategic deals.
  • Help attract early-stage AI companies into Datadog’s startup program.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated technical knowledge through past experience (software engineering, product management, VC, etc.) or a degree in Computer Science (or equivalent).
  • Some experience with financial modeling, forecasting, or analysis (willingness to learn; we can teach you).
  • Excited about building and maintaining a strong network across founders, VCs, and the broader AI ecosystem.
  • Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, and technically challenging environments.
  • Excellent prioritization and ability to operate across multiple complex stakeholders and projects.
  • Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for developing negotiation capabilities.

Skills

Required:Technical knowledge in software/AI domainsNetworking with founders/VCsNegotiation skills
Nice to have:Financial modeling and valuation

Benefits

  • Best-in-breed onboarding
  • Generous global benefits
  • Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
  • New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
  • An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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