Datadog Software Engineering Internship 2027
Datadog offers Software Engineering Internship opportunities for students looking to tackle real-world challenges in observability and security. The programme runs from January 4 to April 23, 2027, at Datadog's New York or Boston offices.
Overview
The Datadog Software Engineering Internship provides students with hands-on experience building and scaling systems that power modern observability and security platforms. Interns collaborate with experienced engineers and mentors on production systems, distributed services, cloud-native infrastructure, data engineering, developer tooling, and AI-powered products. The internship is scheduled to run from January 4 to April 23, 2027, requiring full-time attendance at Datadog's New York or Boston office.
Benefits
- Competitive estimated yearly salary between $100,000 and $110,000 USD.
- Mentorship, buddy programmes, and engineering talks.
- Relocation support and travel benefits where applicable.
- Office perks including snacks, drinks, and catered lunches on select days.
- Opportunities to participate in an in-person intern cohort and community activities.
Eligibility
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or possessing equivalent practical experience.
- Targeting a 2028 full-time start date.
- Possessing strong computer science fundamentals, knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design.
- Comfortable coding in at least one programming language and interested in utilizing AI-assisted development tools.
- Available to work full-time from the New York or Boston office during the specified programme dates.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should prepare an updated CV or resume in English. Datadog recommends using a personal email address rather than a university email address for applications. To complete the submission:
- Review the internship details on the official careers portal.
- Ensure your academic background and 2028 full-time start timeline match the requirements.
- Submit your application through the official portal linked below.
Deadline
The post does not state a specific application deadline. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.