or apply directly on DigitalOcean's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days DigitalOcean's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 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 Systems Engineer I at DigitalOcean, you will be part of the Sustaining Engineering team, focusing on the operational lifecycle of server hardware and networking components. Your responsibilities include troubleshooting hardware issues, participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational capabilities. You will also help develop standards and tooling to improve the quality of cloud infrastructure delivery.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- Technical Degree (BS Computer Science/Engineering) or equivalent practical experience
- Hands-on experience operating a cloud infrastructure at mid-tier scale or better
- In-depth understanding of server hardware, firmware, and infrastructure
- Strong knowledge in troubleshooting techniques, Python and BASH
- Clear communication and collaboration across key stakeholders
- Insatiable passion for constant improvement
Nice to have
- Experience with JTAG debugging
- Firmware troubleshooting
- Wire sniffing experience
What you get
- Competitive salary range of $83,200.00 - $104,000.00
- Bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance
- Equity compensation including grants and Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
- Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
- Flexible time off policy
Worth weighing
- Hybrid role
- 24/7 on-call rotation may impact work-life balance
- Specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences
Summarised from DigitalOcean's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by DigitalOcean on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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