Staff Software Engineer - Corporate Development

Datadog; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Datadog is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Corporate Development to lead evaluation of startup acquisition opportunities. You will drive technical due diligence across product and architecture, stand up proof-of-concept environments, and translate findings into strategic recommendations for Datadog's leadership.

You will partner with Product and Engineering to assess integration paths, communicate clear risk signals, and help carry deals from initial discussions to final decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development, solution architecture or engineering.
• BS / MS / PhD in a STEM field or equivalent experience.
• Versatile in a wide range of cloud technologies relevant to Datadog products.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation of startup acquisition opportunities in AI, cloud and security.
• Scope, stand up proof-of-concept environments, and stress-test candidate products.
• Assess technical architecture, identify risks, and outline post-acquisition integration paths.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to deliver technol ogy-driven recommendations for senior leadership.
• Represent Product and Engineering in early product calls and drive deal flow with cross-functional groups.

Skills

Product development

Solution architecture

Engineering leadership

Strategic thinking

Cloud technologies

Education

BS / MS / PhD in STEM

Job description

Datadog is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Corporate Development to lead evaluation of startup acquisition opportunities. You will drive technical due diligence across product and architecture, stand up proof-of-concept environments, and translate findings into strategic recommendations for Datadog's leadership.

You will partner with Product and Engineering to assess integration paths, communicate clear risk signals, and help carry deals from initial discussions to final decisions.