Software Engineering Intern (Summer)

BostoninternshipOn Siteentry$100k–$110kH1B: yes

Datadog Software Engineering Interns at Datadog contribute to building and scaling systems for observability and security platforms. Interns work on backend, frontend, infrastructure, data engineering, and developer tooling projects with mentorship.

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 identify and solve performance, reliability, and scalability challenges in critical services supporting Datadog’s growing customer base
Own and deliver technical projects from design through deployment with support from experienced engineers and mentors
Develop technical expertise through hands-on experience with technologies such as Kubernetes, distributed systems, and cloud-native infrastructure
Collaborate with fellow interns, mentors, and engineers while building software that delivers impact at global scale

Qualification

Pursuing a degree in Computer ScienceTargeting a 2028 full-time start dateJanuary 4 - April 23

Required

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or have equivalent practical experience
Targeting a 2028 full-time start date
Demonstrate strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design
Comfortable coding in one or more programming languages and excited to use AI-assisted tools to enhance software development and problem solving
Have experience using AI coding tools or a strong interest in learning how to use them effectively, while exploring how AI can improve engineering practices and products