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How to Actually Get Hired
Who reads applications, which channel gets a reply, and what they screen for.
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
PagerDuty receives thousands of applications. Many roles are filled internally or through referral before the public posting closes. Applying through the PagerDuty careers portal alone is close to a lottery ticket, you need a route around it.
Who to contact at PagerDuty
We haven't verified a contact route at PagerDuty yet. At 200+ people in B2B, Engineering, Product and Design, the decision-maker is almost always a recruiter or hiring manager, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. We're working on it, and members get verified contacts first.
What PagerDuty screens for
At in B2B, Engineering, Product and Design, hiring bars concentrate on relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously — shipped work over credentials, and evidence you can operate without process.
Don't send a generic CV to PagerDuty. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill applications
At 200+ people, a copy-paste CV is immediately obvious. It's an instant no.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. PagerDuty is focused on is growing fast after their null round — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median B2B, Engineering, Product and Design application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to PagerDuty?
Through the roles on our PagerDuty jobs page, or directly to a recruiter or hiring manager if you can reach them. At 200+ people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does PagerDuty respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for PagerDuty.
Who is the hiring manager at PagerDuty?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a recruiter or hiring manager.
What ATS does PagerDuty use?
PagerDuty uses Greenhouse.
How competitive is it to get hired at PagerDuty?
200+-person B2B, Engineering, Product and Design companies see ~300-500 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
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