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Posted 2 weeks agoProduct Strategy and Corporate Development Lead, AI
at Datadoghq
New York, United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Support Datadog's AI product strategy by analyzing emerging technologies, market opportunities, and competitive dynamics.
- Drive workstreams across diligence, valuation, financial modeling, strategic assessment, and internal recommendations.
- Support negotiation processes, including term sheets and partnership structures, and collaborate on integration planning with cross-functional partners after deals close.
Requirements
- Datadog is seeking a highly motivated Senior Corporate Development Lead to drive our AI product strategy, build strong relationships across the founder and VC ecosystem, and support high-impact initiatives including acquisitions, venture investments, and startup partnerships.
- The ideal candidate is passionate about AI and developer tools, comfortable rolling up their sleeves, and excited to operate in a fluid, technically demanding environment.
- You will support evaluations, source promising AI startups, collaborate closely with internal product and engineering leaders, and help position Datadog as the preferred partner for the next generation of founders.
- Source high-potential AI startups for acquisition, investment, or partnership, and build a strong presence across the founder and VC ecosystem through meetups, conferences, and events.
- Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to evaluate build/buy/partner opportunities aligned with Datadog's AI roadmap.
- Help attract early-stage AI companies into Datadog's startup program. Who You Are:
- experience (software engineering, product management, VC, etc.) or a degree in Computer Science (or equivalent). Some
- experience with financial modeling, forecasting, or analysis (willingness to learn; we can teach you).
- Excited about building and maintaining a strong network across founders, VCs, and the broader AI ecosystem.
- Datadog 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, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence.
- Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram , LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Benefits
- We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation.
- Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
- benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
- The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is: $170,000 — $250,000 USD
Additional details
- You will be part of a small, high-visibility team that reports directly to Datadog's Founder/CEO.
- This role is ideal for someone who is hungry for increased responsibility, operates with authenticity and creativity, and prioritizes the company's interests.
- At Datadog, 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:
- Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, and technically challenging environments.
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for developing negotiation capabilities.
- We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks