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About Datadog:

Datadog is a best-in-class SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. Built by engineers, for engineers, our monitoring and security platform is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries to enable digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stack. We’re dedicated to creating, developing, and supporting our product and customers, allowing for seamless collaboration and problem-solving among Dev, Ops, and Security teams globally. Come join the team for an exciting opportunity to learn from top-level leaders and colleagues and grow alongside the company as we rapidly expand. 

The Team:

Datadog is one of the best managed high growth businesses in the world. Joining our recruiting team is an occasion to learn how we do it all at the top level, and grow with the company as we rapidly scale. We are strategic business partners, matchmakers, sellers and marketers, all wrapped into one. You will have the opportunity to shape, mold, and impact how fast we grow, the way we’re viewed, and the candidate experience. We contribute to the bottom line and have high visibility to leadership teams as we partner with our business leaders to bring top talent to multiple business areas. 

The Opportunity:​

Datadog is ramping up for another big hiring year and expanding our Recruiting team to support our growth. Currently, we are looking for a Recruiting Sourcer to play a key role in the continued growth and success of Datadog by finding exceptional talent for our teams across North America. The Recruiting Sourcer will partner closely with Recruiters to develop creative and tailored strategies to engage passive candidates. You will be the first point of contact for new candidates in the hiring process, playing a critical role in identifying great candidates and telling the Datadog story. 

You Will:

• Generate and maintain active and passive candidate pipeline using various sources such as: LinkedIn Recruiter, Eightfold, Sourcing Campaigns, Google X Ray searching, previous event attendee lists, etc.
• Amplify and champion job openings internally and working with employee base to find hidden talent in their networks. 
• Use your own research to get creative and think out of the box on where to find talent that otherwise might stay off the radar
• Proactively diversify pipeline of candidates to ensure inclusivity and alignment with DEI goals 
• Screen candidates to ensure their qualifications match requirements of open roles
• Map out the talent market, keeping a pulse of talent flow, market attrition, and which companies employ the talent we’re after
• Use market intel findings to adjust sourcing efforts in a way that is more targeted, strategic, and intentional
• Ensure candidates have an excellent candidate experience regardless of outcome
• Stay up to date with and be a superuser of internal resources, documentation, and tools 

You Are:

• An individual with a high sense of urgency, strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Someone with 1+ years of experience working for a search firm or in-house recruiting team for high volume recruiting
• Passionate about sourcing and engaging candidates through outbound prospecting efforts
• Autonomous and able to work independently and simultaneously on multiple positions
• Confident in your ability to hook passive prospects with best of breed opportunities 
• Research-oriented and naturally curious about the job market
• Willing to think outside the box and try new things in order to achieve results in an ever-changing environment

Bonus Points:

• Experience in Eightfold, LinkedIn Recruiter and Greenhouse as an Applicant Tracking System

Why You Should Apply: 

• Generous and competitive global and US benefits
• 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

Equal Opportunity at Datadog:

Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and 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 more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Your Privacy:

Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.