Principal Software Engineer at DigitalOcean | Seattle

Join DigitalOcean and take your career to new heights. Collaborate with a vibrant community of exceptionally skilled professionals dedicated to creating the most user-friendly and scalable cloud solutions. If you possess a growth mindset, have the courage to think ambitiously, and thrive in a dynamic environment characterized by innovation, you’ll fit right in. We celebrate achievements together, while simultaneously learning, enjoying our work, and making a significant impact for the dreamers and builders of the world.Scope and Mission:Lead the design and operation of the Gradient AI platform, emphasizing a seamless and innovative agent development experience with top-notch scalability, performance, and predictability.Drive the architectural vision, ensuring technical excellence and innovation across backend systems and customer interactions.Main Responsibilities:Architect and BuildDesign and refine the architecture for our agent development experience, including code integration, evaluations, observability, tools, and cross-agent interactions.Initiate projects to create an architecture optimized for scalability, reliability, low latency, and cost efficiency.Oversee and enhance our benchmarking system to continuously improve our performance standards.Lead the rollout of new services, taking a hands-on approach to ensure timely delivery.Technical LeadershipDefine and uphold technical standards, coding practices, tools, and infrastructure guidelines across AI/ML engineering teams.Establish best practices for design, testing, deployments, instrumentation, and performance tuning.Mentor senior engineers, fostering a culture of architectural rigor and operational excellence within the team.Cross-functional CollaborationCollaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and business leaders to translate strategic objectives into scalable technical roadmaps.Guide customer-facing teams (e.g., consultants, support, sales engineers) to shape AI modernization initiatives through agents.Reliability, Performance & ScalingLead Operations Excellence for our Agent development platform, establishing scalable mechanisms and processes for the engineering organization.

Join DigitalOcean as a Senior Software Engineer I (Storage) and be a key player in developing innovative storage solutions that empower developers around the globe. You will work on cutting-edge technology, enhancing our cloud infrastructure while collaborating with a talented team dedicated to delivering exceptional results.

Join DigitalOcean and elevate your career with impactful work alongside a vibrant community of talented professionals dedicated to creating the most user-friendly and scalable cloud solutions. If you possess a growth-oriented mindset, enjoy thinking innovatively, and thrive in a dynamic environment of an industry pioneer, you will find your niche here. We believe in achieving success together while learning, enjoying ourselves, and making a significant impact for the innovators and creators across the globe.We seek a Senior Software Engineer who will take ownership of developing features and enhancements that simplify and democratize accelerated compute for all users. The AI/ML team is tasked with building a cutting-edge AI platform that supports both open-source and custom models across various modalities (including LLMs, images, audio, and video) utilizing a high-performance inference engine to ensure optimal performance for state-of-the-art models. We are a fast-paced team focused on advancing AI/ML workflows at DigitalOcean.

Join DigitalOcean and elevate your career by working with a dynamic team dedicated to creating the most user-friendly scalable cloud solutions. Collaborate with a community of innovative minds who share a passion for transforming complex challenges into simple, accessible experiences. If you possess a growth mindset, a bold vision, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to shine. We believe in winning together—learning, having fun, and making a significant impact for the dreamers and builders worldwide.We seek a Senior Software Engineer to enhance our AI/ML offerings by developing features and improvements that simplify and democratize accelerated computing. You'll be part of the AI/ML team, responsible for creating an AI platform that manages both open-source and custom models across various modalities (LLMs, images, audio, video) on top of a high-performance inference engine, ensuring the latest state-of-the-art models are always operating at peak performance. As part of a high-energy team, you will contribute to building the next generation of AI/ML workflows on DigitalOcean.

Join DigitalOcean and unleash your potential as a Senior Software Engineer II in our innovative Storage Team. Collaborate with a vibrant community of top-tier talents who share a common goal: to create the most user-friendly scalable cloud solutions. If you possess a growth mindset, enjoy thinking expansively, and thrive in the dynamic environment of a pioneering industry leader, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We cherish teamwork, continuous learning, and making a significant impact for developers and businesses worldwide.As part of our remote Storage Team, you will play a pivotal role in building and managing a cloud-scale distributed storage system that supports both internal and customer-facing services. We focus on creating robust and flexible solutions that enable our clients to deploy their software efficiently, effortlessly, and securely.The Object Storage Team is responsible for developing and maintaining the core logic, middleware, edge, and API frameworks for our S3-compatible object storage solution, Spaces. We are seeking an engineer who can guide the development and enhancement of our storage platforms at scale.This position offers the chance to make significant contributions to the Spaces service ecosystem, engage with the open-source community, and tackle intriguing challenges at cloud scale. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager of the Object Storage team and work fully remotely.

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.

Join the DigitalOcean team and elevate your career while working alongside a vibrant community of exceptional talent. At DigitalOcean, we are committed to creating the simplest, scalable cloud solutions. If you possess a growth mindset, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the tech world, you are in the right place. We believe in achieving success together—learning, having fun, and making a significant difference for innovators and creators everywhere.We are actively seeking a Senior Engineer I who is enthusiastic about Kubernetes and eager to enhance our managed Kubernetes solution, DigitalOcean Kubernetes Service (DOKS).As a Senior Engineer I, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on transforming cloud computing and artificial intelligence. This position is within the DOKS team, responsible for overseeing DigitalOcean's managed Kubernetes offerings.What You’ll Do:Develop and enhance the DigitalOcean Managed Kubernetes product.Contribute to our expanding GPU offerings to support scalable inference workloads.Create back-end gRPC services in Go, deployed on Kubernetes.Design back-end services and produce engineering design documents.Elevate Operational Excellence standards.Independently lead projects from conception to completion.Navigate the intricacies of distributed systems and manage them in production.Translate design documents into actionable epics and user stories with estimates.Run experiments to optimize user experiences and boost DOKS adoption.Maintain and contribute to open-source projects while engaging with our developer community through meetings, blogs, and podcasts.Identify emerging tools, trends, and methodologies, demonstrating their integration into existing systems.Regularly communicate with key customers to gather feedback and understand their needs.Engage in meaningful discussions regarding architecture, implementation, design patterns, and processes, effectively conveying ideas to peers and mentees.Collaborate with teams across multiple time zones.What You’ll Bring to DigitalOcean:In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes internals and proficiency in Go.Experience in operating Kubernetes platforms at scale.Ability to drive complex projects from inception to successful completion.

Join DigitalOcean and elevate your career to new heights! Collaborate with a vibrant community of innovators dedicated to simplifying cloud computing. If you possess a growth mindset, aspire to think creatively, and thrive in a dynamic environment, you will feel right at home here. We prioritize collaboration, learning, and having fun while making a significant impact for dreamers and builders worldwide.We are looking for a technically adept Senior Product Manager to spearhead our Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) initiatives. This role is dedicated to crafting customer-focused identity and collaboration functionalities, moving beyond traditional enterprise IT systems. You will establish a security framework that allows customers to effectively manage users, teams, projects, and cloud resources at scale.As the IAM/RBAC Technical Product Manager, you will develop the strategic roadmap for DigitalOcean's identity platform, covering user onboarding, authentication (e.g., 2FA), and detailed role-based access controls. Simultaneously, you will envision machine identity solutions, allowing workloads and services to authenticate securely through modern, ephemeral credentials instead of static secrets.Your responsibilities include defining the vision for Customer Identity (CIAM) and secure collaboration while closely collaborating with engineering, design, security, sales, and customers to deliver robust, impactful solutions. You will monitor product performance, integrate customer feedback, and continually enhance the platform to meet the needs of growing, security-minded organizations.

Join our dynamic team at DigitalOcean as a Senior Full-Stack Engineer II, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. In this role, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies to design, develop, and deploy robust applications that enhance our platform's capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that empower developers and businesses worldwide.

Join DigitalOcean and elevate your career by contributing to a vibrant community of innovators dedicated to creating the most user-friendly and scalable cloud solutions. If you possess a growth mindset, think creatively, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect place for you. We emphasize collaboration, learning, enjoyment, and making a significant impact in the lives of developers and creators globally.We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about developing products that resonate with millions of developers.Your role as a Senior Product Manager involves spearheading the vision, strategy, and execution for our DigitalOcean Kubernetes (DOKS) offering. You'll play a pivotal role in constructing and enhancing cloud-native platforms that facilitate developers in swiftly deploying and managing applications with ease, flexibility, and security. Collaborate with a team of high-energy Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Customer Success professionals to deliver a seamless, highly scalable platform that empowers our developer community.This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned product leader with profound technical knowledge in cloud infrastructure and developer platforms, coupled with a customer-centric approach. By joining our team, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a stimulating work environment, and the chance to be part of a rapidly expanding technology firm.

Join DigitalOcean and unlock your potential in a vibrant work environment where innovation fuels success. Collaborate with a passionate community of professionals dedicated to creating the most user-friendly scalable cloud solutions. If you thrive in dynamic settings, think creatively, and yearn to make a significant impact, DigitalOcean is the perfect place for you. We celebrate teamwork, learning, and fun while empowering the dreamers and builders of tomorrow.As a Principal Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and operational management of robust, scalable, and high-performance database platforms, encompassing both relational and non-relational managed services such as Managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. You will shape the architectural vision and drive technical excellence and innovation in both backend systems and user-facing solutions.

Join DigitalOcean and elevate your career by working with a vibrant community of top talent dedicated to simplifying scalable cloud solutions. If you possess a growth mindset, think innovatively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment that disrupts the industry, you will find your place within our team. We are committed to winning together, learning, enjoying our work, and making a significant impact for innovators around the globe.We are on the lookout for a Strategic Technical Account Manager who is eager to make a difference, cultivate meaningful relationships with senior stakeholders, and adeptly integrate infrastructure decisions into business strategies.As a Strategic Technical Account Manager (TAM) at DigitalOcean, you will be part of a dynamic team that is reshaping the future of cloud computing and artificial intelligence.Your Responsibilities:Strategic Relationship ManagementManage the technical relationships with our most valuable customers, including Fortune 500 companies and leading global technology firms.Act as a trusted technical advisor and primary point of contact for executive-level stakeholders, fostering deep, enduring connections with VP and SVP-level contacts.Facilitate regular technical and strategic alignment meetings (QBRs, EBRs) to proactively shape customer roadmaps and maximize the value derived from DigitalOcean's infrastructure.Serve as a thought partner, encouraging customers to modernize, optimize, and scale AI/ML and GPU workloads leveraging cutting-edge cloud architecture patterns.Executive Presence & InfluenceEngage confidently with C-suite and VP-level executives, demonstrating clarity and authority.Deliver impactful, board-ready presentations regarding architectural decisions, cost-performance trade-offs, and avenues for innovation.Navigate intricate organizational structures to ensure DigitalOcean maintains executive alignment and account oversight at every level.Technical Consultation & Innovation SupportOffer expert advice on designing and scaling AI/ML, containerized, and GPU-intensive workloads on the DigitalOcean platform.Support customers with architectural planning, workload migration, performance optimization, and incident management.Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to resolve customer challenges and influence the product roadmap in alignment with enterprise requirements.

DigitalOcean is growing its Seattle team and seeking a Hardware Sustaining Engineer to help maintain and improve our large-scale data center hardware. This role supports the infrastructure that powers our cloud services, allowing customers to focus on what matters most. Role Overview This position reports to the Manager of Infra::Machines::Design. As part of the Sustaining Engineering team, the Hardware Sustaining Engineer helps ensure reliable operations for server hardware, cabling, and networking equipment. The work involves hands-on troubleshooting, process improvement, and close collaboration with other teams as we expand our data center capabilities and adopt new technologies. Main Responsibilities Work as a member of the Sustaining Engineering team within the Infra::Machines::Design organization. Support server hardware, cabling, and networking hardware throughout their operational lifecycle. Monitor the #machines channel and MACHINES JIRA project for issues, and drive them to resolution. Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation with other team members. Serve as Tier 2 escalation for Datacenter Operations (DCOPS) and Cloud Operations (CloudOps) on hardware and firmware matters. Develop and maintain standards and practices for hardware operations at DigitalOcean. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues related to tooling, firmware packages, hardware components, and operational concerns. Assist with the development of tooling and runbooks to improve operational capabilities around hardware and firmware. Coordinate with Operations teams on monitoring thresholds, failure modes, and alerting strategies. Diagnose failure causes and implement preventive measures for future incidents. Identify and integrate industry best practices to enhance the quality of our cloud infrastructure. Location This position is based in Seattle.

Join SoFi as a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Loan Origination Solutions. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and development of innovative software solutions that enhance the loan origination process. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement technologies that improve user experience and operational efficiency.

Employee Applicant Privacy NoticeAbout Us:Join us in shaping a brighter financial future.At SoFi, we are transforming the way individuals engage with personal finance. As a forward-thinking financial services provider and national bank, we leverage innovative, mobile-first technology to help millions of members achieve their financial aspirations. We’re at the forefront of an unprecedented industry transformation and take pride in knowing that our work positively impacts lives. Our core values drive us as we strive to empower our members, invest in our workforce, and transform the financial landscape.The RoleWe invite you to be part of our mission to revolutionize the lending sector. SoFi is on the lookout for a passionate Principal Software Engineer to spearhead the technical and strategic advancement of our financial services platform, ensuring our members are empowered to take charge of their financial futures. Key responsibilities include:Overseeing the design and implementation of strategic initiatives across various product and platform domains.Analyzing and addressing complex business, technical, or organizational challenges that span multiple teams within the organization.Recognized as a subject matter expert across various product domains, with a focus on identifying and resolving systemic issues.

Become a Force for Good with Axon.At Axon, our mission is to Protect Life. We tackle society’s most pressing safety and justice challenges with our innovative ecosystem of devices and cloud-based software. Like our products, we believe in the power of collaboration. We engage with honesty and empathy, embracing diverse perspectives from our customers, communities, and each other.Life at Axon is fast-paced, fulfilling, and impactful. You’ll take ownership of your work and drive meaningful change. Experience continuous growth while contributing to a mission that matters at a company that values your contributions.Your ImpactAs a Staff Full Stack Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development of Axon Records, a cloud-based records management system that revolutionizes how law enforcement agencies manage and access data. By enhancing report writing and approval workflows through structured data entry, real-time collaboration, and intelligent automation, our goal is to empower officers to spend more time serving their communities and less time on administrative tasks.We are looking for a dedicated engineer with extensive experience in building large-scale software applications. You should possess a strong interest in backend technologies while also being knowledgeable about frontend and mobile technologies. Your passion for nurturing scalable cloud-based systems and the engineering teams that support them will be crucial. You will introduce innovative concepts to our engineering architecture and help guide the evolution of our Records Management system as we scale.Join us in an exciting environment where your expertise, passion, and analytical skills will contribute to new solutions that enhance public safety and create a positive impact in the world.

Software EngineerAbout AetherfluxAt Aetherflux, we are pioneering the infrastructure that will empower and connect the burgeoning orbital economy. Our innovative, modular satellites operate from Low Earth Orbit, harnessing sunlight to unlock a new frontier of capabilities—from energy transmission via infrared lasers (both space-to-earth and space-to-space) to on-orbit computing and high-bandwidth optical data delivery. By redefining energy and data generation and distribution in space, we are creating groundbreaking operational modalities both in orbit and on Earth.Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood, Aetherflux is supported by prominent investors and driven by a team of experts from leading aerospace and defense organizations. We are rapidly addressing complex technical challenges to establish a new category of space infrastructure.The RoleAs a Software Engineer at Aetherflux, you will be instrumental in developing the systems that control, operate, and scale our spacecraft and ground infrastructure. Your responsibilities will encompass flight software, simulation, mission control systems, and the necessary tools for real-time hardware testing and operation.This role emphasizes ownership, allowing you to work across the full technology stack—from low-level system interactions with hardware to high-level services that facilitate mission operations. You will collaborate closely with hardware teams (including propulsion, power, and avionics) to bring up systems, validate performance, and guarantee reliable operation in challenging environments.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain software for spacecraft systems, ground systems, and mission operations.Develop flight software that interfaces directly with hardware to facilitate real-time control.Create simulation and testing frameworks to validate system behaviors prior to deployment.Work with hardware engineers to integrate, test, and debug end-to-end systems.Write efficient, reliable code suitable for resource-constrained, mission-critical environments.Develop internal tools to enhance testing, automation, and operational workflows.Engage in system bring-up, integration, and launch preparation activities.Monitor and support on-orbit operations, including debugging and performance optimization.Contribute to decisions on system architecture across both software and hardware domains.

Are you an ambitious and dedicated professional eager to advance your career in a dynamic consulting and engineering firm? If you're seeking a workplace that champions your growth and invests in your skill development, look no further than Apex!Apex Companies, a leader in the engineering and environmental consulting sector, is experiencing remarkable growth driven by record sales, client loyalty, strategic acquisitions, and a forward-thinking entrepreneurial spirit. Recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled service and have received numerous accolades for our project excellence. Join our journey of growth and innovation!Apex is expanding its environmental leadership team in the Seattle Metro area, and we are on the lookout for a talented Professional Engineer or Geologist to lead the growth of our regional environmental practice. This role presents an exciting opportunity to develop a thriving consulting practice that addresses some of the most complex and dynamic projects within the Puget Sound region.Key Responsibilities:Lead and expand Apex’s regional environmental consulting practice, focusing on site characterization, investigation, and remediation of upland and waterfront sites.Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, acting as a strategic advisor to both long-term partners and new business opportunities.Manage high-profile projects, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and successful environmental outcomes.Effectively collaborate and communicate key technical concepts with regulators, stakeholders, and project partners.Drive growth and profitability across the practice.

At Docker, our mission is to simplify app development, allowing developers to concentrate on what truly matters. Our globally distributed, remote-first team is united by a shared passion for innovative solutions and exceptional developer experiences. With a robust user base of over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker stands as the premier tool for building, sharing, and executing applications—trusted by both startups and Fortune 100 companies. We're in a phase of rapid growth and eager to welcome new talent who share our vision!We are on the lookout for an accomplished Senior Principal Engineer to act as the technical architect and visionary for our Bridge organization—the essential platform that underpins accounts, billing, data management, developer tools, and enterprise governance across all Docker products. This pivotal individual contributor role is charged with defining and driving the technical strategy that will facilitate Docker's evolution from a suite of individual products to a cohesive enterprise platform, ready to support our next growth phase.In this capacity, you will formulate comprehensive technical plans that resonate across multiple engineering teams, make critical architectural choices that have a significant impact on Docker's entire product suite, and lead cross-company initiatives that directly influence revenue generation. Collaborating at the intersection of Accounts, Billing, Data, Platform Infrastructure, Developer Tools, and Enterprise Governance, you will ensure that these foundational systems operate seamlessly to support Docker's transformative business model, transitioning from seat-based to usage-based pricing, expanding into AI and security solutions, and scaling our enterprise customer base from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands.The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of deep technical expertise across various domains and the business insight necessary to translate Docker's commercial objectives into actionable platform capabilities. You will be recognized as the go-to expert on platform architecture across Docker, advising executives on critical technical decisions and ensuring that product teams can rapidly launch enterprise-ready features, supported by a robust underlying platform.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at dev2. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in software development to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance our product offerings and drive business success.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:Developing high-quality software solutions using modern programming languages and frameworks.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.Mentoring junior engineers and sharing best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement.Debugging and optimizing existing code to improve performance and maintainability.Participating in code reviews and ensuring adherence to development standards.