Sr. Director, Engineering

DigitalOcean is seeking a Sr. Director of Engineering to drive engineering excellence across Compute offerings, guiding multiple teams and scaling systems. This role involves optimizing performance, defining next-generation products, developing goals, influencing budget, and fostering a collaborative culture. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building high performing teams and maximizing the impact of their work.

Requirements

• Significant experience managing software development teams and shipping software-based products or services.
• Experience building and leading teams with an emphasis on scaling them to meet the demands of a rapidly growing business.
• Strong analytic and quantitative skills
• Sound business judgment
• A strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with scaling infrastructure software and/or distributed systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary range
• Equity compensation
• Relief program
• Wellness allowance
• Flexible time off
• Professional development
• Learning resources