Join Datadog as a Tech Recruiter to shape the candidate experience and drive talent acquisition in a hybrid work environment.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 22 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 10 hours ago
What you'll build
- Find qualified dev eng talent
- Screen candidates
- Collaborate with leadership on interview processes
- Negotiate compensation
- Enhance recruitment process
Must have
- 5+ years in full-lifecycle Technical recruiting
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Tech Recruiter at Datadog is responsible for sourcing and screening candidates for technical positions, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience in full-lifecycle technical recruiting, with strong skills in sourcing and negotiation. This position suits someone who can work independently and manage multiple roles simultaneously, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Datadog emphasizes a collaborative office culture and operates as a hybrid workplace.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 2, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page October 2, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,550).
- Starts above 64% of 1258 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 179 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Recruiter, Tech Recruiting role remote?
- It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in New York, New York, USA.
- What's the salary range?
- Datadog lists $120,000–$160,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Recruiter, Tech Recruiting 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, Tech Recruiting 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 Tech 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.
At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You’ll Do:
- Find qualified dev eng talent for our open roles via sourcing, job posts and referrals
- 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 Technical recruiting, with 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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