Software Engineering Intern

Overview

Datadog offers Software Engineering Internships designed to help build and scale the observability and security platform. Interns work alongside experienced engineers and mentors to contribute directly to real-world engineering challenges across backend, frontend, infrastructure, data engineering, and developer tooling. Participants help design, build, and improve systems that process and analyze massive volumes of metrics, logs, and application data in real time, working on meaningful projects that deliver impact for customers at a global scale.

Who can apply

Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or have equivalent practical experience. Candidates must be targeting a 2027 full-time start date and be available to complete a six-month internship beginning in February, March, April, May, or June 2027.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design. Applicants need to be comfortable coding in one or more programming languages and must have experience using AI coding tools or a strong interest in learning how to use them effectively. Applications must include a CV or resume submitted in English, and applicants are encouraged to apply using a personal email address rather than a university email address.

What you get

Interns contribute to production systems, build and improve distributed systems across backend infrastructure and cloud-native services, and own technical projects from design through deployment. Participants receive mentorship and buddy programs, join an in-person intern cohort, attend company social events, and engage with employee resource groups. Additional benefits include relocation support and travel benefits where applicable, along with office perks such as snacks, drinks, and catered lunches on select days.