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Software Engineering Intern (Summer)

Datadog· Engineering
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Hybrid (New York or Boston)$100k - $110kinternPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Software Engineering Interns to help build and scale Datadog’s observability and security platform, contributing to real-world engineering challenges across backend, frontend, infrastructure, data engineering, and developer tooling.

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 support 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

  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or have equivalent practical experience
  • Targeting a 2028 full-time start date
  • 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 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

Skills

Required:ProgrammingData structures and algorithms
Nice to have:AI-assisted coding tools

Benefits

  • Work on meaningful technical challenges alongside engineers across the globe
  • Participation in mentorship and buddy programs
  • In-person intern cohort with engineering talks, social 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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