People Systems Developer

Datadog

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$156,000–$195,000 / yr
Posted
101 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $176k
$112k most similar roles pay here $219k

This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $126,787–$208,850 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $176k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About Datadog

Datadog, Inc. is an American company that provides an observability service for cloud-scale applications, providing monitoring of servers, databases, tools, and services, through a SaaS-based data analytics platform.

Datadog currently has 266 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · People Systems Developer

People Systems Developer joins the People Technology team to design and deploy AI-native workflows that transform how the company hires, develops, and supports employees. This hands-on builder role involves moving beyond traditional HRIS configuration to prototype and productionize AI-enabled systems for talent acquisition, onboarding, performance, workforce planning, and internal service delivery. The successful candidate will build and test tools using LLMs, APIs, and automation frameworks while integrating capabilities into the existing ecosystem including Workday, Greenhouse, Slack, Snowflake, Jira, and Google Workspace. Key technical requirements include experience with frontier models like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini, as well as coding agents and workflow automation tools such as n8n, Zapier, or Workato. The role focuses on solving internal operational challenges by reducing manual workflows through intelligent system design and responsible AI practices in sensitive HR contexts.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, and implement AI-enabled workflows to automate HR processes like hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
  • Prototype solutions using LLMs, APIs, and automation frameworks to move from proof of concept to production.
  • Integrate AI capabilities into the existing ecosystem including Workday, Greenhouse, Slack, Snowflake, and Jira.
  • Evaluate new AI tools and vendors through hands-on experimentation and testing.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders like Legal, Security, and HRBPs to ensure solutions are compliant and secure.
  • Enable the broader People team to adopt AI technologies effectively and responsibly.
  • Reduce manual People workflows by at least 20% through intelligent system design and automation.

What we're looking for

  • 3-5 years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or advanced automation.
  • Proven ability to build and integrate LLM-powered features using frontier models like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini.
  • Hands-on experience with coding agents and CLIs such as Claude Code or Cursor.
  • Experience with API integration and workflow automation tools like n8n, Zapier, or Workato.
  • Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday or Greenhouse is preferred.
  • Ability to translate complex technical systems into practical solutions for business stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of privacy, governance, and responsible AI practices in sensitive contexts.
  • Ability to use qualitative data to guide decisions and measure effectiveness.

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