Software Engineering Intern

Talanto; Paris; Hybride; EUR 31 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation support

Travel benefits

Snacks and catered lunches

Résumé du poste

Datadog is seeking Software Engineering Interns to help build and scale the observability and security platform. Interns contribute to backend, frontend, infrastructure, data engineering, and tooling while learning from experienced engineers.

You'll work on real-time data processing, distributed systems, Kubernetes, and cloud-native services. This 6-month internship starts in 2027 and offers a hybrid work arrangement, mentorship, and opportunities for growth as you tackle meaningful projects at

Qualifications

• Pursuing a CS/Software Eng degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong CS fundamentals including data structures and algorithms.
• Comfortable coding in one or more languages and eager to use AI-assisted tools.
• Experience or interest in AI coding tools and enhancing engineering practices.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to production systems processing and analyzing large-scale observability data in real time.
• Build and improve distributed backend/frontend/infrastructure components.
• Help identify performance, reliability, and scalability challenges in key services.
• Own and deliver technical projects from design through deployment with mentorship.
• Develop technical expertise with Kubernetes, distributed systems, and cloud-native infrastructure.

Connaissances

CS fundamentals

Programming basics

AI tooling

Team collaboration

Formation

Pursuing degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Outils

Kubernetes

Cloud-native infra

Description du poste

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We're looking for Software Engineering Interns to help build and scale the systems that power 's observability and security platform. Interns contribute directly to real-world engineering challenges across backend, frontend, infrastructure, data engineering, and developer tooling while working alongside experienced engineers and mentors. You'll help design, build, and improve systems that process and analyze massive volumes of metrics, logs, and application data in real time. Whether 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 for customers at global scale.

At , we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

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 's growing customer base
• Own and deliver technical projects from design through deployment with guidance 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 2027 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
• Available to complete a 6-month internship beginning in February, March, April, May, or June 2027 (we are unable to accommodate internships starting at any other time)

values people from all walks of life. We know not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you're passionate about technology and want to grow your experience, we encourage you to apply.

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, attend company social events, and engage with Community Guilds and employee resource groups throughout the internship
• Receive relocation support and travel benefits where applicable
• Enjoy office perks including snacks, drinks, and catered lunches on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with .

is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram , LinkedIn, and Learning Center.

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