Join Datadog as a Recruiter II to shape the candidate experience and drive talent acquisition in a hybrid work environment.
Posted by employer 5 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 5 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago
What you'll build
- Find qualified talent for open roles
- Screen candidates for qualifications
- Collaborate with leadership on interview processes
- Negotiate compensation with candidates
- Enhance recruitment process through training
Must have
- 2-5 years of full-lifecycle recruiting experience
- Ability to identify top talent
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Exceptional at negotiating and closing candidates
Requirements
- Experience
- 2–5 years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Recruiter II for General & Administrative functions at Datadog focuses on sourcing and screening candidates, ensuring a positive interview experience, and collaborating with leadership to refine hiring processes. The position requires expertise in full-lifecycle recruiting, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in recruiting, either in-house or at a staffing agency. Datadog emphasizes a collaborative office culture and operates as a hybrid workplace.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 5 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 30, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page October 5, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Datadog: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Starts above 25% of 1295 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 180 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Recruiter II, G&A role remote?
- It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in New York, New York, USA.
- What's the salary range?
- Datadog lists $98,000–$130,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 2–5 years of relevant experience for this Recruiter II, G&A role.
- Where is the role based?
- Datadog is hiring for this position in New York, New York, USA.
- 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, G&A 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 across our General & Administrative function; 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
#LI-Hybrid
Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
About Datadog:
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