Senior Cloud Operations Engineer I

  • DigitalOcean
  • San Francisco, California
  • 04/02/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Python CCNA

Job Description

Senior Cloud Operations Engineer I at DigitalOcean.

Join us to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, love to think big and bold, and thrive in a fast paced industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together - learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for dreamers and builders in the world.

We want people who are passionate about troubleshooting complex problems with systems, networking and storage at scale.

We are looking for a seasoned system administrator to help us keep the cloud running smoothly. Reporting to the manager of Operational Readiness, the Operational Readiness Engineer builds software and processes to improve all cloud health issues that impact, or could potentially impact, customer experience - internal or external. You will interface with teams across the organization to research and troubleshoot issues from single droplets to gaps causing cloud wide disturbances.

What You'll Do
  • Ensuring maximum uptime for our global infrastructure
  • Automating processes and building tools to improve operational efficiency
  • Coordinating operational work across teams to improve the platform with minimal impact
What You'll Add To DigitalOcean
  • Solid experience with Linux operating systems or networking and day to day upkeep
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies and troubleshooting virtual machine instances
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies and troubleshooting containers
  • Familiarity with IPv4 networking and troubleshooting (CCNA equivalent)
  • Basic storage concepts and technologies
  • Experience with monitoring systems
  • Experience scripting in Bash, Python, or Ruby
  • Experience with configuration management systems
  • A passion for good documentation and open communication
  • Proven ability to learn!
Compensation Range
  • $123,600 - $154,500
  • This is a remote role
Why You'll Like Working for DigitalOcean
  • We innovate with purpose. You'll be part of a cutting edge technology company with an upward trajectory, proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can create software that changes the world.
  • We prioritize career development. You will work with some of the smartest people in the industry, and we provide resources for growth, such as logs and training.
  • We care about your well being. Flexible time off, Employee Assistance Program, and local meetups support your well being.
  • We reward our employees. The salary range reflects market data, and you may qualify for a bonus and equity compensation.
  • DigitalOcean is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any protected class.

DigitalOcean is an equal oportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Application Limit: You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180 day period.