Senior Technical Account Manager, AI/ML
DigitalOcean · San Francisco
Posted about 3 months ago · $140,800 - $200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days DigitalOcean's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 68% of DigitalOcean's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DigitalOcean
- high 151 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
- 2026-10-29
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About this role
As a Senior Technical Account Manager at DigitalOcean, you will serve as a strategic partner for key business customers, ensuring they receive the necessary guidance and resources to maximize their use of the cloud platform. Your role will involve technical consultation, proactive customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to drive customer success and growth. You will leverage your technical expertise to design tailored infrastructure solutions, conduct workshops, and advocate for customer needs within the organization.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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
- Proven experience in cloud infrastructure and deep knowledge of Linux, distributed systems, and automation.
- Programming or development experience, with basic skills in at least one mainstream language (e.g., Python, Go).
- Understanding of provisioning and deployment strategies, with knowledge of tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Docker.
- Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure).
- Proven track record of successfully troubleshooting technical problems.
- Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git), SQL and basic database administration, CI/CD tools, and AI/ML infrastructure principles.
Nice to have
- Extra credit for experience in (Technical) Customer Success, Solutions Engineering, or Technical Account Management roles, particularly within fast-paced startup environments.
- Cloud certifications (AWS/GCP/Oracle/Azure) and NVIDIA certifications for GPU and AI/ML.
- Experience with networking (Cisco/Juniper), automation tools (Terraform, Ansible), virtualization (KVM, Xen), and databases (e.g., MongoDB, MySQL).
- Familiarity with open-source technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes (CKA/CKE), and DigitalOcean’s API.
- Linux certifications (e.g., RHCSA/RHCE).
What you get
- Salary range of $140,800 - $200,000.
- Eligible for DigitalOcean’s annual bonus plan and may be eligible for a new hire equity grant, subject to plan terms and local eligibility.
- Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education, subject to company policy.
- Flexible time off, local team meetups, and mental health and well-being support.
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work policies beyond the role being remote.
- The role combines technical, leadership, and strategic elements, which may require a diverse skill set and adaptability.
- The position involves significant customer interaction, which may not suit all candidates.
- The company emphasizes a fast-paced environment, which may imply high expectations and workload.
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Listed by DigitalOcean on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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