Datadog Senior Corporate Development Lead at Datadog driving AI product strategy and managing acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. Builds relationships across founder and VC ecosystem and supports strategic AI initiatives.
Responsibilities
Support Datadog s AI product strategy by analyzing emerging technologies, market opportunities, and competitive dynamics.
Source high-potential AI startups for acquisition, investment, or partnership, and build a strong presence across the founder and VC ecosystem through meetups, conferences, and events.
Drive workstreams across diligence, valuation, financial modeling, strategic assessment, and internal recommendations.
Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to evaluate build/buy/partner opportunities aligned with Datadog s AI roadmap.
Support negotiation processes, including term sheets and partnership structures, and collaborate on integration planning with cross-functional partners after deals close.
Help attract early-stage AI companies into Datadog s startup program.
Qualification
Some experience with financial modelingSelf-starter who thrives in fast-pacedDatadog values diverse experiences
Required
Demonstrated technical knowledge through past experience (software engineering, product management, VC, etc.) or a degree in Computer Science (or equivalent).
Some experience with financial modeling, forecasting, or analysis (willingness to learn; we can teach you).
Excited about building and maintaining a strong network across founders, VCs, and the broader AI ecosystem.
Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, and technically challenging environments.
Excellent prioritization and ability to operate across multiple complex stakeholders and projects.
Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for developing negotiation capabilities.
Datadog values diverse experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
