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Software Engineering Intern

Datadog
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About the role

Software Engineering Interns to help build and scale the systems that power Datadog’s observability and security platform. Interns contribute to backend, frontend, infrastructure, data engineering, and developer tooling while working with mentors to design, build, and improve systems processing large-scale metrics, logs, and application data in real time.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to production systems that process and analyze large-scale observability and application data in real time
  • Build and improve distributed systems across backend infrastructure, developer platforms, and cloud-native services
  • Help identify and solve performance, reliability, and scalability challenges in critical services supporting Datadog’s growing customer base
  • Own and deliver technical projects from design through deployment with guidance from experienced engineers and mentors
  • Develop technical expertise through hands-on experience with technologies such as Kubernetes, distributed systems, and cloud-native infrastructure
  • Collaborate with fellow interns, mentors, and engineers while building software that delivers impact at global scale

Qualifications

  • Expected to graduate in 2027 with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field from a university in Spain
  • Demonstrate strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design
  • Comfortable coding in one or more programming languages and excited to use AI-assisted tools to enhance software development and problem solving
  • Have experience using AI coding tools or a strong interest in learning how to use them effectively while exploring how AI can improve engineering practices and products
  • Available to complete a full-time or part-time internship beginning in February 2027

Skills

Required:Programming languages
Nice to have:AI-assisted development

Benefits

  • Work on meaningful technical challenges alongside engineers across the globe
  • Participation in mentorship and buddy programs designed to support learning and development
  • Join an in-person intern cohort and expand network through talks, events, and community engagement opportunities
  • Relocation support and travel benefits where applicable
  • Office perks including snacks, drinks, and catered lunches on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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