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Principal Software Engineer at DigitalOcean | San Francisco

DigitalOceanSan Francisco
On-site Full-time $272.4K/yr - $340.6K/yr
Position filled

Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Proficient in modern programming languages and frameworks, with a solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and platforms. Proven experience in designing scalable architectures and leading technical teams. Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor and inspire others. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

About the role

Join DigitalOcean and take your career to new heights while collaborating with a vibrant community of exceptional talent dedicated to simplifying the cloud experience. If you possess a growth mindset, are inspired by bold thinking, and thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation disrupts the status quo, you’ll find a welcoming home here. We cherish success as a team and are committed to learning, enjoying our work, and significantly impacting the aspirations of visionaries and creators worldwide.

Scope and Mission:

  • Lead the design and operation of the Gradient AI platform, ensuring a seamless and innovative agent development process characterized by top-tier scalability, performance, and reliability.
  • Influence architectural vision, uphold technical excellence, and foster innovation across backend systems and user-facing interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and Build
    • Shape and advance the architecture for our agent development experience, including code integration, evaluations, observability, tools, and cross-agent collaborations.
    • Drive projects aimed at creating an architecture that excels in scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
    • Oversee and enhance our benchmarking system to continuously elevate our platform experience.
    • Lead the rollout of new services, taking on a hands-on role as necessary to achieve timely delivery.
  • Technical Leadership
    • Establish and maintain technical standards, coding practices, tooling, and infrastructure guidelines across AI/ML engineering teams.
    • Promote best practices for design, testing, deployment, instrumentation, and performance optimization.
    • Mentor senior engineers, cultivating a culture of architectural integrity and operational excellence within the team.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
    • Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and business leaders to translate strategic goals into scalable technical roadmaps.
    • Assist customer-facing teams (e.g., consultants, support, sales engineers) in shaping AI modernization initiatives through agents.
  • Reliability, Performance & Scaling
    • Lead operations excellence for our agent development platform, establishing scalable mechanisms and processes throughout the engineering organization.

About DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean empowers developers by providing a simple, reliable cloud platform. With a commitment to fostering a vibrant developer community, we offer accessible cloud services that enable innovation and growth for businesses of all sizes.

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