We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about using your Linux and open source software skills to maintain the DigitalOcean fleet Operating System.
As a Senior Software Engineer at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing.
You will be maintaining the DigitalOcean Archive consisting of a mirror of upstream and third-party packages, providing OS images for use on Droplets and in the bare metal provisioning process. Build and maintain mechanisms for building Debian packages on internal infrastructure, importing and deploying upstream package versions, and responding to any critical security issues in the OS. You will work closely with Ubuntu and upstream projects to address bugs. This is a key role on our OS, Linux kernel, and performance team.
What You'll Do :
- Maintain DigitalOcean internal packages and package archives
- Build and maintain internal OS images
- Work with upstream open source software communities to integrate bug fixes and features
- Collaborate proactively across distributed teams
- Develop automation tooling
Key Metrics :
Proficiency with Debian packagingExperience building images for QEMU / KVM, SquashFS, Docker, OCIGood understanding of build systems and toolchainsProficiency with GitHub Actions, CI / CD, ChefStrong proficiency in Python, Ruby, and GoWhat You'll Add to DigitalOcean :
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Computer / Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experienceDemonstrated ability to solve complex problems at scaleStrong security mindset with proactive approach to implementing best practicesExcellent cross-team collaboration and communication skillsProfessional-level written and spoken English with strong presentation abilitiesExperience with observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ElasticExperience with AWX, KubernetesWhy 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, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.We prioritize career development. At DO, you'll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000 courses to support their continued growth and development.We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support your overall well-being, from one-time work from home stipend to wellness allowance to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $210,000 based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and recognize that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams and products to serve our customers. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.This is a remote roleLI-Remote
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Salary : $140,000 - $210,000
