Product Strategy and 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.
• Build a strong presence across the founder and VC ecosystem through meetups, conferences, and events.
• Drive workstreams across diligence, valuation, financial modeling, and strategic assessment.
• Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to evaluate build/buy/partner opportunities aligned with the AI roadmap.
• Support negotiation processes, including term sheets and partnership structures.

Requirements

• Demonstrated technical knowledge through experience in software engineering, product management, or a degree in Computer Science.
• Experience within the VC or startup ecosystem.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, or analysis.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous, and technically challenging environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple complex stakeholders.

Benefits

• Best-in-breed onboarding and intra-departmental mentor programs.
• Generous global benefits including healthcare, dental, and mental health support.
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Continuous professional development and career pathing.
• Inclusive company culture with access to Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks.

About the Company

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. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence.