Joblaze summary

In this role, the Recruiter II at Datadog is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to ensuring a positive interview experience. Key skills include expertise in talent sourcing, negotiation, and the ability to work independently on multiple roles simultaneously. This position is ideal for someone with 2-5 years of recruiting experience, whether in-house or at a staffing agency, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Datadog emphasizes a collaborative office culture and offers a hybrid work model to support work-life balance.

Joblaze insights

Listed 4 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 29, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page November 1, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Recruiter II role remote?: It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in Sydney, Australia.
How much experience is required?: 2–5 years of relevant experience for this Recruiter II role.
Where is the role based?: Datadog is hiring for this position in Sydney, Australia.
What seniority level is this role?: Datadog targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Recruiter II role at Datadog.

From the original posting

You will have the opportunity to shape, mold, and impact how fast we grow, the way we’re viewed, and the candidate experience. We are looking to hire a Recruiter who will be responsible for finding the best talent; you will be the face of recruiting at Datadog! You will be the first point of contact for new candidates in the hiring process, playing a critical role in identifying great candidates, telling the Datadog story and ultimately turning great candidates into great employees.

What You’ll Do:

Find qualified talent for our open roles via sourcing, job posts, referrals, and agencies
Screen candidates to ensure their qualifications match the open roles
Collaborate with leadership to design or streamline interview processes
Ensure follow up and closure for all interviewed candidates
Negotiate compensation with qualified candidates
Enhance our recruitment process through training interview teams
Leverage Greenhouse to track candidate progress through funnel, resurface existing talent, and keep consistently clean data for reporting
Ensure candidates have an excellent interview experience - regardless of outcome

Who You Are:

Experienced in full-lifecycle recruiting, with 2-5 years either in-house or in a staffing agency environment
A sourcing master in your ability to identify where top talent lives
Autonomous with a demonstrated ability to work independently and simultaneously on multiple positions
Exceptional at selling value proposition, negotiating and closing great candidates
Skilled at operating with a sense of urgency in all stages of the recruiting cycle
Able to successfully navigate an ever-changing process

Benefits and Growth:

Generous and competitive benefits package
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
Best in breed onboarding
Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

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About Datadog:

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Recruiter II

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