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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days DigitalOcean's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 68% of DigitalOcean's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DigitalOcean
- high 101 stale, 1 reposted of 151 open
- Hiring momentum
- 197 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DigitalOcean's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DigitalOcean.
About this role
As a Principal Software Engineer focusing on AI/ML Security at DigitalOcean, you will lead efforts to secure AI systems and operationalize ML-powered security at scale. Your responsibilities include defining AI security controls, building detection strategies, conducting adversarial testing, and overseeing security reviews of AI product initiatives. You will also represent AI security at executive briefings and develop the AI Security strategy and governance framework.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DigitalOcean as an employer.
What you need
- 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity
- 4-5 years focused on AI/ML security or security data science
- Demonstrated track record of defining and driving AI or security programs
- Deep knowledge of adversarial ML attack and defense
- Ability to synthesize academic AI security research into engineering guidance
- Experience engaging with executive audiences on technical risk
What you get
- Competitive array of benefits including Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible time off policy
- Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
- Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
- Bonus eligibility based on performance
- Equity compensation including grants and Employee Stock Purchase Program
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range provided, only that it is based on market data and experience
- The role involves significant responsibility and visibility, including executive briefings
- The position is hybrid, which may require some in-office presence
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Listed by DigitalOcean on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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