engineering
Posted 2 weeks agoPeople Systems Developer
at Datadoghq
Boston, United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, and implement AI-enabled workflows and tools, moving from proofs of concept to full production and adoption based on user feedback. •
- Rapidly prototype using LLMs, APIs, and automation frameworks — and move validated ideas into secure, scalable production systems. •
- Integrate AI capabilities into our ecosystem (Workday, Greenhouse, Slack, Snowflake, Jira, Google Workspace, and more). •
- Evaluate AI tools and vendors through hands-on experimentation. •
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Partner directly with stakeholders like People Analytics, HRBPs, IT, Legal, and Security to ensure solutions are usable, compliant, and follow responsible AI practices. •
- Enable the broader People team to adopt AI effectively and responsibly.
- Success in this role includes reducing manual People workflows by at least 20% through AI-enabled automation and intelligent system design.
- 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. •
- 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.
- Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space •
- 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.
Benefits
- Skilled at using qualitative data to guide decisions, measure effectiveness, and iterate. • Bonus
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan •
- 401(k) Plan and match • Flexible time off • Paid parental leave • Gym reimbursement •
- 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.
- 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: $156,000 — $195,000 USD
Additional details
- You’ll operate with high autonomy, partner directly with stakeholders, and ship solutions that measurably improve how our People team works.
- 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 •
- We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. Who You Are • 3-5 years of
- Comfortable operating independently in a fast-moving, low-structure environment. •
- Able to translate complex technical systems into clear, practical solutions for business stakeholders. •
- 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.
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities •
- Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally •