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DigitalOcean builds cloud infrastructure used by developers and startups worldwide, and its Engineering teams sit at the core of that mission. The company has a track record of sponsoring international talent across a range of visa types, making it a realistic target for engineers seeking U.S. work authorization.
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Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.
We are looking for a Senior Manager who is passionate about building and modernizing Network Infrastructure.
As a Senior Manager at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing. Reporting to the Director of Network Infrastructure Engineering, this role will lead and scale the Datacenter Networking team, responsible for building, modernizing, and operating DigitalOcean's datacenter network infrastructure.
What You'll Do:
- Talent development and performance management; coaching, and developing a culture of inclusivity and collaboration
- Work with other technologies to architect next generation network
- Partner with senior technical and business leadership to co-develop multi-year roadmaps for the technology areas across the organization
- Proactively identify and solve challenges that negatively impact team velocity and successful delivery
- Work with the team to streamline and modernize tools used for network equipment lifecycle management
What You'll Add to DigitalOcean:
- People First Leader - serve the team by continuously assessing their strength and passions helping them to grow and develop. Provide them with the opportunities and visibility to be their best and help them achieve their goals
- Visionary - experience communicating effectively with peers and leaders, create allies and productive relationships, nurture collaboration and knowledge transfer, communicate with transparency, communicate clear organizational goals
- Technologist - a proven background in some or all of: GPU networking, IEB implementation and design, DC networking, NOC, Life-cycle management of infrastructure
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in network architecture, design and operation at global scale (10+ DC locations)
- Experience working with deployment software like Salt, Ansible, puppet, chef.
- 5+ years' experience of people, talent and performance management; passion to mentor, motivate, and coach team member
Compensation Range:
- $184,800 - $231,000
This is a remote role
JR: 2026-7702
LI-Remote
Why You'll Like Working for DigitalOcean
- We innovate with purpose. You'll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
- We prioritize career development. At DO, you'll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
- We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
- We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity 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. This policy promotes better role-candidate matching and encourages thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.
We are looking for a Senior Manager who is passionate about building and modernizing Network Infrastructure.
As a Senior Manager at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing. Reporting to the Director of Network Infrastructure Engineering, this role will lead and scale the Datacenter Networking team, responsible for building, modernizing, and operating DigitalOcean's datacenter network infrastructure.
What You'll Do:
- Talent development and performance management; coaching, and developing a culture of inclusivity and collaboration
- Work with other technologies to architect next generation network
- Partner with senior technical and business leadership to co-develop multi-year roadmaps for the technology areas across the organization
- Proactively identify and solve challenges that negatively impact team velocity and successful delivery
- Work with the team to streamline and modernize tools used for network equipment lifecycle management
What You'll Add to DigitalOcean:
- People First Leader - serve the team by continuously assessing their strength and passions helping them to grow and develop. Provide them with the opportunities and visibility to be their best and help them achieve their goals
- Visionary - experience communicating effectively with peers and leaders, create allies and productive relationships, nurture collaboration and knowledge transfer, communicate with transparency, communicate clear organizational goals
- Technologist - a proven background in some or all of: GPU networking, IEB implementation and design, DC networking, NOC, Life-cycle management of infrastructure
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in network architecture, design and operation at global scale (10+ DC locations)
- Experience working with deployment software like Salt, Ansible, puppet, chef.
- 5+ years' experience of people, talent and performance management; passion to mentor, motivate, and coach team member
Compensation Range:
- $184,800 - $231,000
This is a remote role
JR: 2026-7702
LI-Remote
Why You'll Like Working for DigitalOcean
- We innovate with purpose. You'll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
- We prioritize career development. At DO, you'll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
- We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
- We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity 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. This policy promotes better role-candidate matching and encourages thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.
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Tailor your resume to cloud infrastructure roles
DigitalOcean Engineering teams work heavily in distributed systems, Kubernetes, and cloud networking. Align your resume to those domains specifically. Generic software engineering resumes get filtered out before sponsorship conversations even start.
Flag sponsorship directly in your cover letter
DigitalOcean recruits internationally, but their teams still screen for complexity early. State your visa type and authorization end date in your cover letter so recruiters don't discover it as a surprise late in the process.
Understand which roles trigger PERM vs. H-1B
Engineering roles tied to a specific worksite and permanent need may eventually require PERM-based Green Card sponsorship through DOL. Clarify with your recruiter whether the role is structured for H-1B portability or a longer PERM-based immigrant pathway from the start.
Prepare for technical screening at the right level
DigitalOcean's Engineering interviews emphasize systems design and distributed computing fundamentals. Weak performance in the technical rounds ends sponsorship conversations before they begin. Your strongest signal to the hiring team is engineering depth, not visa eligibility.
Browse open Engineering roles on Migrate Mate
Not all DigitalOcean Engineering postings surface in one place. Use Migrate Mate to find and filter roles by visa type so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already confirmed, not guessing from a generic job board.
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Find Engineering at DigitalOcean JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does DigitalOcean sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
Yes, DigitalOcean sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering roles. The H-1B is the most common pathway for international engineers at U.S. tech companies, and DigitalOcean participates in the annual USCIS lottery process. Because cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date, timing your offer and onboarding around that window matters when you're planning your job search.
Which visa types are commonly used for Engineering roles at DigitalOcean?
DigitalOcean sponsors several visa categories for Engineering positions, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and employment-based Green Cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. F-1 candidates on OPT can often start work before an H-1B petition is filed, which makes that pathway practical for recent graduates. TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering occupations under the USMCA agreement.
What qualifications does DigitalOcean expect for sponsored Engineering roles?
Most Engineering roles at DigitalOcean require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field. That degree requirement also supports the H-1B specialty occupation classification that USCIS applies during adjudication. Beyond credentials, DigitalOcean's Engineering teams look for hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, or DevOps tooling depending on the specific team you're targeting.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at DigitalOcean?
You can find open Engineering roles at DigitalOcean through Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for positions where visa sponsorship is available. Once you identify a role, apply directly through DigitalOcean's careers portal. Disclose your visa status and work authorization timeline early in the process so the recruiting team can plan accordingly. DigitalOcean's Engineering interview process typically involves an initial screen, a technical assessment, and a systems design round.
How do I time my H-1B application if I receive an offer from DigitalOcean?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in early March each year, with cap-subject petitions filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT when you receive your offer, your employer can file your H-1B petition while you continue working. A timely filing before your OPT expires triggers cap-gap protection, which extends your work authorization through September 30 even if your OPT end date falls before that.
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