About the company
Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing unified visibility across the technology stack.
Responsibilities
- Support Datadog's AI product strategy by analyzing emerging technologies, market opportunities, and competitive dynamics
- Source high-potential AI startups for acquisition, investment, or partnership
- Attend meetups, conferences, and ecosystem events to expand visibility and pipeline
- Drive workstreams across diligence, valuation, financial modeling, strategic assessment, and internal recommendations
- Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to evaluate build/buy/partner opportunities
- Support negotiation processes, including term sheets and partnership structures
- Collaborate on integration planning after acquisitions or strategic deals
- Help attract early-stage AI companies into Datadog's startup program
Requirements
- Demonstrated technical knowledge (software engineering, product management, VC, or CS degree)
- Some experience with financial modeling, forecasting, or analysis
- Excited about building a strong network across founders, VCs, and the AI ecosystem
- Self-starter thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Excellent prioritization and ability to operate across multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for developing negotiation capabilities
Conditions
- Hybrid workplace
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Generous global benefits, onboarding, mentor and buddy program
- Continuous professional development and career pathing