The opportunity
We are looking for a talented engineer to lead evaluation of startup acquisition opportunities in the AI, cloud and security space. You will drive product evaluations, prepare and manage technical architecture discussions with target groups in Product and Engineering and provide…
What you'll do
Identify compelling opportunities that support Datadog’s strategic priorities: through primary engagement with senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists
Partner with product teams to comprehensively assess expansion opportunities: and build internal and external consensus
Serve as a subject matter expert on valuation and integration
Lead all pre-transaction tech-diligence efforts
Bring transactions over the finish line
Create or find suitable test-loads if needed, and set up trial environments: that can help to test claims and identify values of the startups we evaluate.
What they're looking for
- Interact with strategic leadership on a regular basis to provide results and: opinions on active deals and opportunities.
- Represent Product and Engineering in initial Product calls, help identify: potential targets and find product fit.
- Act as main contact point for startups and cross-functional groups within: Datadog, including Product, Engineering, Security in all questions related to integration, value (what we get from the acquisition and what we should build) and architecture of active M&A deals
- Experienced in product development, solution architecture or engineering.
