# Software Engineering Intern (Winter)

[Datadog](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/datadog.md) · New York · United States · [Backend](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/backend.md)

Datadog is hiring a Software Engineering Intern (Winter) in New York. Posted 2026-08-17; applications close 2026-10-16.

**Apply**: https://careers.datadoghq.com/detail/8052095/?gh_jid=8052095

Posted 4d ago.

## Role details

## Software Engineering Intern (Observability & Security)

Datadog is seeking Software Engineering Interns to help build and scale the systems that power its observability and security platform. Interns contribute directly to real-world engineering challenges across backend, frontend, infrastructure, data engineering, and developer tooling—working alongside experienced engineers and mentors.

You’ll help design, build, and improve systems that process and analyze large volumes of metrics, logs, and application data in real time. If you’re interested in distributed systems, Kubernetes, AI-powered products like Bits AI, or developer platform tooling, you’ll work on meaningful projects that deliver impact to customers at global scale. This role operates as a hybrid workplace.

## What You’ll Do

  
- 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

## Who You Are

  
- 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, exploring how AI can improve engineering practices and products
  
- Available to work full-time from the Datadog New York or Boston office during the internship program dates:
    

      
- January 4 – April 23, 2027
    

  

## Benefits and Growth

  
- Work on meaningful technical challenges alongside engineers across the globe
  
- Participate in mentorship and buddy programs designed to support learning and development
  
- Join an in-person intern cohort and expand your network through engineering talks, social events, and community engagement opportunities throughout your internship
  
- Receive relocation support and travel benefits where applicable
  
- Enjoy office perks including snacks, drinks, and catered lunches on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

## Applying to this role

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Updated: 2026-08-22
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