Full-Time

Senior Developer Advocate

AI/ML

Posted on 8/13/2024

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud computing platform for developers and businesses

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$122k - $145kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Remote in USA

This is a remote role.

Category
Developer Relations
Required Skills
Data Science
Public Speaking
Requirements
  • Proven experience delivering high-quality code, content, and/or community engagements that have increased access and education for GPUs, AI, ML, and other Cloud Native technologies.
  • Experience developing ML algorithms or models
  • Active in online and offline data science / ML developer communities
  • The ability to convey your technical credibility while remaining humble.
  • Confident and comfortable with public speaking and in-person networking
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a knack for breaking down complicated concepts into digestible explanations.
  • Flexibility with work and travel schedules, coupled with a commitment to self-care.
Responsibilities
  • Leverage your breadth of technical knowledge to prepare and deliver talks/workshops/webinars to developer communities around the world, while continuously developing yourself as a person and a professional.
  • Support product launches and represent DigitalOcean to the greater developer community through online engagement, online content, and code contributions.
  • Applying your understanding of key business metrics to inform our strategy and investments.
  • Collaborate directly with product, marketing, and other internal teams to share developer feedback and shape how we design, build, and market products.
  • Act as a technical advisor and mentor to team members and developers of all skill levels -- from beginners to experts.

DigitalOcean provides cloud computing services that enable developers and businesses to build, deploy, and scale applications efficiently. Its platform offers a range of fully managed services that simplify the process of managing infrastructure, allowing users to focus on software development. DigitalOcean stands out from competitors by emphasizing simplicity, a strong community, and open-source support, which helps users quickly get started and find solutions. The company's goal is to empower developers and small to medium-sized businesses to innovate and grow by reducing the time spent on infrastructure management.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$168.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cloud-native tools aligns with DigitalOcean's offerings.
  • Rising adoption of hybrid cloud strategies presents integration opportunities for DigitalOcean.
  • Expansion of the global developer community enhances DigitalOcean's community-driven support.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Vultr threatens DigitalOcean's market share.
  • Bare Metal GPUs may increase operational costs, affecting profit margins.
  • Reopening NYC2 Data Center could lead to increased overhead costs.

What makes DigitalOcean unique

  • DigitalOcean offers a no DevOps required experience for developers.
  • The company focuses on simplicity and open source to attract developers globally.
  • DigitalOcean's Bare Metal GPUs cater to demanding AI/ML workloads.

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Benefits

Remote-first

Full health coverage

Wellness coverage

Flexible vacation time

Team-building & social events

401(k) plans

ESPP

Education support

Partner support

Employee giving

INACTIVE