Software Engineering Intern (Winter)

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Software Engineering Intern (Winter) in USA

Datadog
Full time
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USA
08/17/2026
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Boston, MA

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 solve performance, reliability, and scalability challenges in critical services.
Own and deliver technical projects from design through deployment with support from experienced engineers and mentors.
Develop expertise through hands-on work with Kubernetes, distributed systems, and cloud-native infrastructure.
Collaborate with interns, mentors, and engineers to build software for customers at global scale.

Requirements

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.
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 Datadog New York or Boston office during the internship dates.
Some positions may require eligibility for applicable U.S. government authorizations under export control regulations.
Resume or CV must be submitted in English.

Benefits

Hybrid workplace with required full-time work from the Datadog New York or Boston office during the internship.
Internship runs from January 4 through April 23, 2027.
Mentorship and buddy programs, engineering talks, social events, and community engagement opportunities.
Relocation support and travel benefits where applicable.
Office snacks, drinks, and catered lunches on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Healthcare, paid time off, and travel- and relocation-related benefits, subject to employment terms.

Salary: $100k - $110k/yr

Datadog

Datadog is a cloud monitoring and observability platform that helps organizations gain real-time visibility into the performance, reliability, and security of their technology environments. Through its SaaS-based analytics platform, Datadog enables businesses to monitor cloud-scale applications, ...

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