# Software Engineering Intern

**Company:** [Datadog](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/datadog)
**Location:** Paris, France, Madrid, Spain
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Kubernetes, Distributed Systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Design, Ai Coding Tools, Backend Infrastructure, Developer Tooling, Real-Time Data Processing
**Posted:** 2026-09-08

> Software engineering interns build and improve distributed, cloud-native systems supporting Datadog’s observability and security platform. The role is suited to students graduating in 2027 with strong computer science fundamentals and coding experience.

## Job Description

## 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.
- Identify and solve performance, reliability, and scalability challenges in critical services.
- Own and deliver technical projects from design through deployment with guidance from experienced engineers and mentors.
- Develop expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and cloud-native infrastructure.
- Collaborate with interns, mentors, and engineers to build software at global scale.

## Requirements
- Expected to graduate in 2027 with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field from a university in Spain.
- Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design.
- Comfortable coding in one or more programming languages.
- Experience using AI coding tools or strong interest in learning to use them effectively.
- Available for a full-time or part-time internship beginning in February 2027.
- CV/resume must be submitted in English.

## Benefits
- Mentorship and buddy programs.
- In-person intern cohort, engineering talks, social events, and community engagement.
- Relocation support and travel benefits where applicable.
- Office snacks, drinks, and catered lunches on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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