We want people who are passionate about designing and building secure systems at scale. 

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated engineer who is passionate about coding, is comfortable working remotely, thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited about our mission. Our mission is to maximize the efficient use of DO’s server fleet as well as to continuously improve the ease of fleet management and operation. But beyond our mission, we believe in fostering diverse interests among our team members. 

At DigitalOcean, we believe in creating simple, yet powerful, foundations (with love) from which our community can build.  The Fleet Optimization Engineering team delivers on this mission by building a scalable, reliable, efficient and secure platform foundation that supports all DigitalOcean products.

Our Stack: Golang, Linux, Kubernetes, bash, LibVirt, KVM, Python, MySQL

Our Tools: GitHub, GitHub Actions, Bash, Jira, Slack, Grafana, Victoria Metrics, GSuite

Our Team: The person filling this position will report to the manager of the Fleet Optimization Engineering team, leading the Fleet Data mission. Three diverse engineers currently support the Fleet Data mission and they are located across the US and Canada. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading the development of our scalable and distributed data services
• Developing scripts, tools, and automation solutions to streamline virtualization processes, enhance system performance, and improve operational efficiency.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams including developers, system administrators, and network engineers to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and optimize virtualized environments. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.
• Staying updated with the latest advancements in Linux virtualization technologies and industry best practices. Proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing innovative solutions.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues related to Linux virtualization infrastructure promptly. Utilizing analytical skills and creativity to address challenges effectively.

What We’ll Expect From You:

• A track record of successfully developing, deploying and managing distributed systems that perform at scale.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Bash, Python or Perl.
• Extensive experience working with Linux-based virtualization technologies (KVM, Xen, Docker, LXC, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and analytical approach to troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Passion for continuous learning and innovation, with a keen interest in exploring new technologies and challenges.
• Strong mentoring of young engineers.

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean:

• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is between $175,000.00 - $205,000.00 based on relevant years of experience and skills. Employees may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees including grants of equity upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value development. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that is always challenging our teams and employees to continuously grow. We maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development through formalized mentorship and other internal programs. We provide all employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.
• We care about your well-being. In addition to cash and equity compensation, we also offer employees a competitive array of benefits. In the United States, these include health insurance, unlimited vacation, retirement benefits, a generous parental leave program, and additional resources to support employees’ overall well-being. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary in other countries due to local regulations and preferences.
• We value diversity and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

*This is a remote role

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