People Systems Developer

About the role

Datadog’s People Technology team is building the future of AI at work. We’re looking for a People Systems Developer to design and deploy AI-native workflows that transform how we hire, develop, and support our employees. This is a high-impact hands-on builder role. You’ll move beyond traditional HRIS configuration to prototype and productionize AI-enabled systems across talent acquisition, onboarding, performance, workforce planning, and internal service delivery. You’ll operate with high autonomy, partner directly with stakeholders, and ship solutions that measurably improve how our People team works.

What they're looking for

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• 3-5 years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or advanced automation.
• Proven ability to build and integrate LLM-powered features or intelligent agents into production, utilizing leading Frontier models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) and hands-on experience with coding agents/CLIs (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor).
• Strong API integration and workflow automation experience, using tools such as n8n, Zapier, or Workato.
• Familiarity with HR systems (Workday, Greenhouse, or similar) preferred.
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-moving, low-structure environment.
• Able to translate complex technical systems into clear, practical solutions for business stakeholders.
• Skilled at using qualitative data to guide decisions, measure effectiveness, and iterate.
• Thoughtful about privacy, governance, and responsible AI practices — especially in sensitive HR contexts.

Helpful, not always essential

• Demonstrated ability to use AI coding tools in day-to-day workflows and validate, critique, and refine AI-generated output.
• You’re motivated to push the boundaries of how AI can improve software engineering best practices and contribute to building AI-enabled products.
• 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 & working conditions

• Generous and competitive global and US benefits
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) Plan and match
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Gym reimbursement
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
• Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
• 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.
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• The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:$156,000—$195,000 USD