Senior Corporate Development Lead, AI

## 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, and build a strong presence across the founder and VC ecosystem. - Attend meetups, conferences, and ecosystem events to expand Datadog’s visibility and pipeline opportunities. - Drive workstreams across diligence, valuation, financial modeling, strategic assessment, and internal recommendations. - Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to evaluate build/buy/partner opportunities aligned with Datadog’s AI roadmap. - Support negotiation processes, including term sheets and partnership structures. - Collaborate on integration planning with cross-functional partners after acquisitions or strategic deals. - Help attract early-stage AI companies into Datadog’s startup program. ## Requirements - Demonstrated technical knowledge through past 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. - Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, and technically challenging environments. - Excellent prioritization and ability to operate across multiple complex stakeholders and projects. - Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for developing negotiation capabilities. ## Benefits and Growth - Best-in-breed onboarding - Generous global benefits - Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking - New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) - Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing - An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks ## Nice to Have - None specified 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.