Simplify Logo

Full-Time

Senior Engineer II

Virtualization

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud computing platform for developers and businesses

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Data & Analytics

Compensation Overview

$204k - $222kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

This is a remote role.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Required Skills
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Significant experience with the internals of QEMU, KVM, Linux kernel and libvirt. Strong proficiency in C/C++
  • Proven track record of solving problems at scale.
  • A strong security mindset.
  • Experience with Intel and AMD virtualization.
Responsibilities
  • Work to root cause and eliminate Virtual Machine downtime or performance issues in our production fleet
  • Collaborate with open source Linux, QEMU and libvirt communities to drive the evolution of Linux virtualization technologies and incorporate them into the DO fleet.
  • Work with cross team partners to unlock possibilities within our virtualization stack, as it relates to performance, security, GPU, migrations and overall fleet management.
  • Document, measure and report metrics over time such as performance, failures, API utilization and version info.
  • Contribute to continuous patch management efforts. Build, backport and deploy patches to our virtualization stack as needed.
  • Suggest and Implement improvements to our code release pipelines.

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, allowing users to focus on software development rather than infrastructure management. DigitalOcean stands out from competitors by emphasizing simplicity, a strong community, and open-source support, making it accessible for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. The company's goal is to empower users to innovate and grow their businesses by providing the tools and support needed to streamline the development process.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

24%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The appointment of experienced leaders like Wade Wegner and Bratin Saha signals strong strategic direction and potential for growth.
  • Partnerships with companies like LinkDaddy enhance DigitalOcean's ecosystem, providing additional value to customers.
  • The continuous enhancement of services, such as the introduction of Managed OpenSearch and advanced MongoDB configurations, demonstrates DigitalOcean's commitment to innovation and customer needs.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive cloud services market, dominated by giants like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, poses a significant challenge to DigitalOcean's market share.
  • Legal issues, such as the recent case with the Dutch gambling regulator, could impact the company's reputation and operational stability.

What makes DigitalOcean unique

  • DigitalOcean's focus on simplicity and community support sets it apart from larger, more complex cloud service providers like AWS and Google Cloud.
  • Their fully managed offerings, such as Managed OpenSearch and MongoDB, provide specialized solutions that cater specifically to developers and SMBs.
  • DigitalOcean's revamped App Platform emphasizes cost efficiency and scalability, making it particularly attractive for startups and growing technology businesses.

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