About the job
DigitalOcean is seeking a Senior Manager of Network Engineering based in Austin. This leader oversees the Datacenter Networking team and reports directly to the Director of Network Infrastructure Engineering. The core mission centers on developing, modernizing, and managing datacenter network infrastructure to ensure scalable and accessible cloud services.
Role overview
The Senior Manager guides a team focused on advancing cloud computing. This role shapes strategy, drives technical initiatives, and builds a culture rooted in collaboration and inclusion. The aim: deliver dependable, modern network infrastructure for users around the world.
Main responsibilities
- Grow and support team talent, managing performance with an emphasis on inclusivity and teamwork.
- Design next-generation network solutions across multiple technologies.
- Collaborate with senior technical and business leaders to develop long-term strategic technology roadmaps.
- Identify and resolve challenges that affect team efficiency and project delivery.
- Work alongside the team to enhance and update tools for managing the network equipment lifecycle.
Requirements
- People-centric leadership: Experience supporting team growth by recognizing strengths, fostering development, and creating advancement opportunities.
- Visionary thinking: Skilled at communicating with peers and leaders, building alliances, encouraging collaboration, and sharing organizational goals openly.
- Technological expertise: Background in GPU networking, IEB implementation and design, datacenter networking, NOC operations, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in network architecture, design, and operations across global environments (10 or more datacenter locations).
- Familiarity with deployment software and related tools.

