Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer II

GenAI, Backend

Updated on 4/16/2025

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud computing platform for developers and businesses

Compensation Overview

$175k - $219k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
GraphQL
Go
Requirements
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience building large-scale, distributed systems.
  • Strong interest in development platforms, Agentic AI, CI/CD, infrastructure and making products for technical teams and developers.
  • Proven track record of building large scale, complex distributed systems; identifying shortcomings and optimization opportunities; and making data driven cost performance tradeoffs to influence design decisions.
  • Experience building and operating platforms and tools that empower developers/product teams to deliver business value.
  • Experience leading strong technical teams that balance operational excellence, collaboration and user needs.
  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.
  • Past experience mentoring and investing in the development of engineers.
  • Strong product thinking skills to influence roadmap and prioritization.
  • Strong operational excellence mindset to build reliable and scalable products and services.
Responsibilities
  • Own a product area by providing technical leadership
  • Drive large cross-functional projects independently to completion
  • Work primarily in GraphQL, Python, and Go
  • Build platform services, libraries, tools, and services that power GenAI platform
  • Maintain and develop the Go and GraphQL APIs and meet SLA standards.
  • Lead by example by designing and implementing critical platforms capabilities and operational excellence initiatives
  • Partner closely with engineering, product, and design leadership to define our product strategy and user experience.
  • Establish best practices, frameworks, and repeatable processes that enable the team to execute effectively.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to find elegant architectures and solutions
  • Mentor and support the growth of engineers at different levels in their careers.
  • Collaborate on design and UX where required.

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 and infrastructure that simplify the process of application development. Users can quickly set up and manage their cloud resources without needing extensive technical knowledge. What sets DigitalOcean apart from its competitors is its focus on simplicity and strong community support, making it accessible for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. The company's goal is to empower developers and businesses to innovate and grow by reducing the time spent on infrastructure management.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DigitalOcean's networking upgrades align with the growing demand for IPv6 solutions.
  • Joining the Ceph Foundation enhances DigitalOcean's reputation in open-source storage.
  • Droplet Autoscale Pools address the need for scalable cloud solutions.

What critics are saying

  • CoreWeave's expansion poses a threat to DigitalOcean's market share.
  • Vultr's strong investor confidence indicates potential aggressive market expansion.
  • AI advancements may require DigitalOcean to invest in specialized infrastructure.

What makes DigitalOcean unique

  • DigitalOcean offers a no DevOps required experience for developers.
  • The company emphasizes simplicity and open source in its cloud solutions.
  • DigitalOcean's customer service is a key differentiator in the cloud market.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
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