Product Strategy and Corporate Development Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Product Strategy and Corporate Development Lead (AI): Driving product vision, M&A, and venture investments to expand the platform into new markets with an accent on AI/ML and cloud infrastructure. Focus on identifying M&A targets, leading technical due diligence, and coordinating strategic growth between NYC and Paris HQs.

Location: Hybrid (Paris, France)

Company

Datadog is a monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, listed on NASDAQ.

What you will do

• Identify and evaluate M&A targets and venture investment opportunities across European markets, specifically focusing on AI-native and infrastructure companies.
• Drive product vision and growth strategy by monitoring trends in AI/ML, observability, security, and cloud infrastructure.
• Build proprietary deal flow through relationships with founders, VCs, and accelerators in Paris, London, and Iberian ecosystems.
• Lead end-to-end due diligence, including technical product assessments, financial modeling, valuation analysis, and integration planning.
• Collaborate with senior engineering and product leaders to assess technical architectures and product fit of target companies.
• Negotiate and close complex transactions and present strategic recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience in corporate development, venture capital, engineering, or product management at a high-growth tech company.
• Demonstrated technical depth to analyze product architectures and engage credibly with engineering leaders (CS degree or prior engineering experience preferred).
• Strong AI literacy and ability to evaluate the technical merit of AI-native companies.
• Experience operating within European tech markets, with a preference for Paris, London, or Iberia.
• Ability to work autonomously in fast-paced environments and source opportunities through personal networks.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive global benefits and new hire stock equity (RSUs).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Continuous career development, pathing opportunities, and specialized product training.
• Internal mentor and buddy program.
• Friendly, inclusive, and hybrid workplace culture.