Ellen Markman
About Ellen Markman
Ellen Markman is a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at DuckDuckGo, where she has worked since 2024. With over a decade of experience in talent acquisition and a background in technical recruiting, she has held leadership roles at several prominent companies, including Two Sigma and CodeSignal.
Work at DuckDuckGo
Ellen Markman has been serving as the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at DuckDuckGo since 2024. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's recruitment strategies and processes. Her expertise in talent acquisition is expected to contribute to DuckDuckGo's mission of providing a privacy-focused search engine. Markman's experience in the field positions her to effectively identify and attract top talent to the organization.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current position, Ellen Markman held several key roles in talent acquisition. She worked at Two Sigma as the Head of Campus Engineering Recruiting from 2015 to 2021, where she led initiatives to attract engineering talent. Following that, she served as the Director of Recruiting at CodeSignal from 2021 to 2023, overseeing recruitment strategies and processes. Her background includes a role as a Recruitment Consultant at Bloomberg LP and as a Technical Recruiter at Andiamo Partners.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Markman earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from Villanova University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in understanding human behavior, which is beneficial in her talent acquisition roles. Additionally, her extensive experience in technical recruiting complements her expertise in talent acquisition leadership.
Background in Technical Recruiting
Ellen Markman has a strong background in technical recruiting, which has been a significant aspect of her career. She worked as a Technical Recruiter at Andiamo Partners from 2012 to 2015, where she focused on sourcing candidates for technical roles. This experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of recruiting in the technology sector, enhancing her effectiveness in her subsequent roles.