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Datadog

Company websitedatadoghq.com (Datadog, opens in new tab)

Base salary $120K  to $160K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in New York, NY

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  • LocationNew York, NY
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since

About this job

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

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

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

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.

#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.

The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:

$120,000—$160,000 USD

About Datadog: 

Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.

Equal Opportunity at Datadog:

Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference. 

Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. 

Privacy and AI Guidelines:

Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.

Source: Datadog on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)

This range next to 6 other live Datadog roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Datadog roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Recruiter, Tech Recruiting (this listing)$120K - $160K
Senior Sourcer$120K - $160K
Senior Sourcer$120K - $160K
Indirect Tax Manager$120K - $160K
Lead Designer$119K - $159K
Web Content Engineering & AI Visibility Lead$119K - $159K
Corporate Communications Senior Manager, Executive Communications Programs$123,750 - $165,000

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Datadog roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

  1. First observed on the employer's board
  2. Began meeting the published-salary criteria
Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-01
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: New York, New York, USA

USD 120,000 – 160,000 · interval unstated · pay_input_range · The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is: · base family (R345 G1)

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  • The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.

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