DigitalOcean is seeking to simplify cloud computing for developers worldwide by leading the technical vision and architectural design of its Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and secure.
Requirements
- 11+ years of experience designing and building distributed systems at scale
- Expertise in one or more backend programming languages such as Go, Python, C++, or Java
- Strong fundamentals in systems architecture, infrastructure, and cloud-native technologies
- Proven experience leading the design and deployment of large-scale services used by thousands or millions of users
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead engineering teams, fostering technical growth and collaboration
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on complex distributed system challenges
- Ability to stay ahead of emerging industry trends, including serverless, PaaS, and cloud-native ecosystems
Responsibilities
- Architect and guide the implementation of high-scale, reliable, and secure systems that support DigitalOcean’s PaaS offerings
- Drive the technical direction, making foundational decisions related to system design, scalability, observability, and developer experience
- Partner with product managers and engineering leadership to define and prioritize short-term and long-term roadmaps
- Identify platform bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and potential future risks, designing proactive solutions
- Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration between platform services, infrastructure, and developer tools
- Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence, inclusivity, and impact
- Stay informed about emerging technologies, best practices, and industry standards in cloud-native and serverless ecosystems
Other
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to partner effectively across teams
- Remote work flexibility, allowing for a balanced work-life environment
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits tailored to local regulations and preferences
- Access to LinkedIn Learning’s extensive library of courses for ongoing professional development
- Flexible time-off policies to promote work-life balance
