Full-Time

Senior Developer Advocate

AI/ML

Posted on 8/6/2024

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud computing platform for developers

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, 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

$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