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Principal Software Engineer - Platform as a Service (PaaS)

On-site Full-time $227K/yr - $283.8K/yr
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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

What You’ll Do:Architect and oversee the implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure systems that form the backbone of our PaaS offerings. Steer technical strategy and make foundational decisions regarding system design, scalability, observability, and developer experience. Collaborate with product managers and engineering leaders to establish short- and long-term roadmap priorities. Identify platform bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and potential future risks, and create proactive solutions to address them. Work across teams to ensure seamless integration between platform services, infrastructure, and developer tools. Mentor engineers at various levels and contribute to a culture of technical excellence, inclusivity, and impact. Keep abreast of emerging technologies, patterns, and best practices in the PaaS, serverless, and cloud-native landscape. Key Metrics:Platform availability and system performanceDeveloper adoption and satisfactionReduction of technical debt and clarity in architectureEngineering velocity and cross-team alignment

About the role

Join DigitalOcean and take your career to the next level. Collaborate with a vibrant community of exceptional talent dedicated to creating the most user-friendly and scalable cloud solutions. If you have a growth mindset, enjoy thinking innovatively, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you’ll find your ideal role here. We believe in achieving success together—learning, having fun, and making a lasting impact for developers and visionaries worldwide.

We are on the lookout for a Principal Engineer to lead the technical vision and architecture of our Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings at DigitalOcean. Our goal is to simplify the process of deploying, scaling, and managing applications for developers globally, from their initial deployment to handling internet-scale operations.

In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and building next-generation cloud-native services like App Platform, Functions, and CI/CD. You will architect robust systems that support our global infrastructure, collaborate closely with engineering and product teams, and mentor fellow engineers to foster growth across the organization. This is a rare opportunity to influence how developers create and deploy software on a platform specifically designed for simplicity and scalability.

We seek a candidate who excels in balancing technical strategy with hands-on execution—someone who is passionate about solving complex distributed challenges and enhancing the capabilities of their team.

About DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean is a dynamic cloud infrastructure provider that empowers developers to deploy, manage, and scale applications seamlessly. We pride ourselves on our commitment to simplicity and accessibility, making cloud technology available to developers around the globe. Our innovative solutions and vibrant community make DigitalOcean a fantastic place to grow your career.

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