Senior Software Engineer I(PaaS: DOKS)

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.

At DigitalOcean, we're not just simplifying cloud computing - we're revolutionizing it. We serve the developer community and the businesses they build with a relentless pursuit of simplicity. With our customers at the heart of what we do - and powered by a diverse culture that values boldness, speed, simplicity, ownership, and a growth mindset - we are committed to building truly useful products. Come swim with us!

Position Overview

We are looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and eager to contribute to the success of our platform.As a Software Engineer at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing.We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineer II to join our growing engineering team. You’ll work on building and maintaining features that directly impact our users, from creating scalable backend systems to improving performance for thousands of customers.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and services that power our platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features, ensuring the best possible developer experience for our users.
• Troubleshoot complex technical problems and find efficient solutions in a timely manner.
• Write high-quality, testable code, and contribute to code reviews to maintain high standards of development practices.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to the direction of the product’s technical vision.
• Continuously improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of the platform.
• Participate in rotating on-call support, providing assistance with production systems when necessary.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally.
  
  

What You’ll Add To DigitalOcean

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Go, Python, Ruby, Java, etc.), with a strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and web services architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable and reliable systems that operate in production at scale.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams.
• A deep understanding of testing principles and the ability to write automated tests that ensure the quality of code.
• A passion for mentoring junior engineers and helping build a culture of learning and improvement.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, including sprint planning, continuous integration, and delivery.
• Knowledge of advanced database concepts such as sharding, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and other containerization/orchestration tools.
  
  

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You 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 equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and recognize that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams and products to serve our customers. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
• This job is located in Hyderabad, India