Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer – Agent Platform Join us as a Staff Software Engineer at DigitalOcean. 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 want people who are passionate about taking complex concepts and providing a simple and accessible experience for users. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to build features and improvements end to end to make accelerated compute simple and accessible for everyone. The Gradient Platform team is responsible for creating tools so that developers can easily create AI Agents for real world problems. We’re a fast‑paced team looking to build the next generation of AI/ML workflows on DigitalOcean. What You’ll Be Doing Lead technical and technology projects across many teams and pillars Head up operational excellence for the group to ensure SLAs/SLOs are met Support driving technology/engineering standards and strategy for the group Own a technical area by providing technical leadership for multiple teams Drive large cross‑functional projects independently to completion Work primarily in Typescript, React, GraphQL, Python, and Go Build UI components, libraries, tools, and services that power the platform Maintain and develop the Go and GraphQL API Collaborate on design and UX Participate and support in operational excellence Independently ship product features from planning to launch to maintenance with high autonomy Collaborate with other engineers to find elegant architectures and solutions What You’ll Add To DigitalOcean Experience in driving technical projects in a fast‑paced environment Experience driving operational excellence in a mission‑critical cloud environment Own a technical area by providing technical leadership for a team Strong interest in development platforms, Data Engineering, MLOps, AI, CI/CD, infrastructure, or making products for technical teams Able to make effective trade‑offs in regards to both engineering and product requirements, while balancing short‑term and long‑term needs 5+ years relevant industry experience in a fast‑paced, high‑growth tech environment building UI component libraries, design systems, and tools using TypeScript Demonstrated design and UX sensibilities Knowledge of API standards including REST or GraphQL Compensation Range $260,000 – $300,000 This is a remote role 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, simplifying cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career and work with some of the smartest people in the industry. We provide resources for growth and reimburse relevant conferences, training, and education. We care about your well‑being. Regardless of location, we provide a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to local employee meetups to flexible time‑off policy. 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 and equity compensation upon hire. 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 identity, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Internet Publishing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DigitalOcean by 2x. Get notified about new Staff Software Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA. #J-18808-Ljbffr