About the job
Join DigitalOcean and embark on a journey to do the most impactful work of your career. Here, you'll collaborate with a vibrant community of exceptional talent, all dedicated to creating the simplest scalable cloud solutions. If you possess a growth mindset, enjoy thinking innovatively, and thrive in the dynamic environment of a genuine industry disruptor, you'll find your niche with us. We believe in achieving success together—learning, enjoying our work, and making a significant difference for innovators and creators around the globe.
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to spearhead the technical vision and architecture of our Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions at DigitalOcean. Our goal is to simplify the process of deploying, scaling, and managing applications for developers worldwide—from their first deployment to achieving internet-scale operations.
As a Principal Engineer on the PaaS team, you will be instrumental in the design and development of next-generation cloud-native services, such as App Platform, Functions, and CI/CD pipelines. You will architect the systems that drive our global infrastructure, work closely with engineering and product teams across the organization, and mentor engineers to elevate their skills and contributions. This is a remarkable opportunity to influence how developers create and deliver software on a platform designed for simplicity and scalability.
We are in search of a candidate who excels in both technical strategy and hands-on execution—someone who relishes tackling complex distributed challenges and amplifying the contributions of their teammates.

