About Datadog
Datadog is the essential monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. As we expand our footprint in AI and machine learning, we’re investing deeply in teams building large-scale, production-grade AI systems that power observability, automation, and intelligence across Datadog’s products.
We’re a fast-moving, collaborative community of builders—engineers, researchers, and technical leaders—working to shape the next generation of AI capabilities at Datadog.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Recruiting Sourcer to help grow Datadog’s AI Engineering, AI Research, and Applied Science teams. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in defining how we attract and engage world-class AI talent—from researchers working on LLMs and multimodal systems to engineers building the infrastructure that makes them scalable.
You’ll partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and senior technical leaders to build diverse pipelines, craft compelling outreach strategies, and guide the sourcing process from discovery to engagement. Your work will directly influence how Datadog scales its AI capabilities globally.
What You’ll Do
- Build and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage top talent across AI research, applied science, large language model (LLM) engineering, and machine learning infrastructure.
- Partner with AI leadership and recruiters to understand role scope, required expertise, and team priorities.
- Conduct market mapping and research to uncover emerging talent, track organizational shifts, and identify new communities of excellence.
- Partner on employer branding initiatives, representing Datadog’s AI teams at events, conferences, and within professional networks.
- Stay informed on the latest trends in AI research, recruiting best practices, and sourcing innovations.
- Use data to measure impact, refine approaches, and continuously improve candidate engagement strategies.
You May Be a Good Fit If You:
- Have 8+ years of sourcing experience, with a focus on highly technical or research-based roles.
- Have a deep understanding of AI and ML talent markets, including experience sourcing for roles in LLMs, applied ML, or AI infrastructure.
- Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments, and can balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day execution.
- Are curious, creative, and persistent—you see sourcing as research, not just recruiting.
- Possess strong communication skills and the ability to engage senior-level talent with clarity and credibility.
- Are excited to collaborate across functions and geographies to help Datadog shape its global AI hiring strategy.
Why You’ll Love Datadog
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Comprehensive benefits and well-being programs
- Hybrid work model that supports flexibility and connection
- Continuous career growth and internal mobility opportunities
- Mentorship, learning, and cross-team collaboration
- An inclusive culture where authenticity, curiosity, and innovation thrive
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
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:
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. 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.
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