About the job
Join DigitalOcean and embark on a journey to excel in your career! Collaborate with a vibrant community of skilled professionals dedicated to creating the simplest scalable cloud environment. If you possess a growth mindset, enjoy thinking innovatively, and thrive in the dynamic atmosphere of an industry leader, this is your perfect opportunity. We believe in achieving success together while learning, enjoying our work, and making a significant impact for the innovators and creators around the world.
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the technical strategy and architecture of our Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings. Our goal is to simplify the deployment, scaling, and management of applications for developers globally—from initial deployment to large-scale production.
In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and developing the next generation of cloud-native services, including App Platform, Functions, and CI/CD. You will architect systems that support our global infrastructure, collaborate closely with various engineering and product teams, and mentor engineers to elevate the entire organization. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence how developers build and deliver software on a platform specifically designed for simplicity and scalability.
We are looking for a candidate who excels in both technical strategy and hands-on execution; someone who enjoys tackling complex distributed problems and amplifying the impact of those around them.

