Software Engineering Intern
Recruiter Fit Breakdown & Candid Summary
Datadog is seeking Software Engineering Interns targeting a 2028 full-time start date to work on backend, frontend, infrastructure, and distributed systems.
The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a technical degree, possesses strong computer science fundamentals, and is available for a full-time summer internship in Boston or New York.
This role is not suited for candidates unable to commit to the specific summer 2027 internship dates or those not targeting a 2028 full-time graduation timeline.
Interns will work in a hybrid environment, gaining hands-on experience with large-scale production systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI-assisted tooling.
Role Responsibilities
- 1Contribute to production systems that process and analyze large-scale observability and application data in real time.
- 2Build and improve distributed systems across backend infrastructure, developer platforms, and cloud-native services.
- 3Help identify and solve performance, reliability, and scalability challenges in critical services supporting Datadog's customer base.
- 4Own and deliver technical projects from design through deployment with support from experienced engineers and mentors.
- 5Develop technical expertise through hands-on experience with technologies such as Kubernetes, distributed systems, and cloud-native infrastructure.
- 6Collaborate with fellow interns, mentors, and engineers while building software that delivers impact at global scale.
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