Senior Corporate Development Lead, AI

📋 Description

• Support AI product strategy by analyzing technologies, market opportunities, and competition.
• Source high-potential AI startups for acquisitions, investments, or partnerships.
• Attend events to expand Datadog's visibility and pipeline.
• Drive diligence, valuation, financial modeling, and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to evaluate build/buy/partner options.
• Support negotiation and partnership structures.

🎯 Requirements

• Technical knowledge from software engineering, product mgmt, VC, or CS degree.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, or analysis (willing to learn).
• Strong network across founders, VCs, and the AI ecosystem.
• Self-starter in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Excellent prioritization across multiple stakeholders and projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

🎁 Benefits

• Best-in-breed onboarding
• Generous global benefits
• Intra-department mentor and buddy program for networking
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and ESPP
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
• Inclusive culture with Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks