Senior Sourcer, Tech Recruiting - NYC

Datadog•New York City, NY

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.