Software Engineering Intern (Summer)

Location: Hybrid; full-time work from the Datadog New York or Boston office is required during the internship

Salary: $100,000–$110,000 USD per year

Company

Datadog develops observability and security products that process and analyze large-scale metrics, logs, and application data in real time.

What you will do

• Contribute to production systems for observability and application data processing.
• Build and improve distributed systems across backend infrastructure, developer platforms, and cloud-native services.
• Help solve performance, reliability, and scalability challenges in critical services.
• Own technical projects from design through deployment with support from experienced engineers and mentors.
• Develop hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, cloud-native infrastructure, and AI-assisted software development.
• Collaborate with interns, mentors, and engineers on software used at global scale.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or having equivalent practical experience.
• Targeting a full-time start date in 2028.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Comfortable coding in one or more programming languages.
• Experience with AI coding tools or strong interest in learning to use them effectively.
• Available to work full-time from the New York or Boston office during the internship program dates in May–September 2027.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship and buddy programs supporting learning and development.
• In-person intern cohort with engineering talks, social events, and community engagement.
• Relocation support and travel benefits where applicable.
• Office snacks, drinks, and catered lunches on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
• Healthcare, paid time off, and other employee benefits, subject to employment conditions.