We are looking for a Manager who is passionate about building and modernizing software-defined network infrastructure and datapath.
As a Manager at DigitalOcean, you will join a high-impact engineering organization focused on advancing the future of cloud computing. Reporting to the Director of Network Engineering, this role will lead and grow the Software Networking team, driving the development, modernization, and operation of DigitalOcean's software-defined network infrastructure.ย
What You'll Do:- Talent development and performance management; coaching, and developing a culture of inclusivity and collaborationย
- Work with other technologies to architect next generation networkย
- Partner with senior technical and business leadership to co-develop multi-year roadmaps for the technology areas across the organizationย
- Proactively identify and solve challenges that negatively impact team velocity and successful delivery
- Work with the team to streamline and modernize tools used for network equipment lifecycle management
What You'll Add to DigitalOcean:- People First Leader - serve the team by continuously assessing their strength and passions helping them to grow and develop. Provide them with the opportunities and visibility to be their best and help them achieve their goals
- Visionary - experience communicating effectively with peers and leaders, create allies and productive relationships, nurture collaboration and knowledge transfer, communicate with transparency, communicate clear organizational goals
- Technologist - strong software development background with experience in languages such as Go, Python, Rust, or C++. Strong understanding of cloud networking technologies and protocols including: TCP/IP, BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, DNS, Routing and switching, Load balancing, Traffic engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, infrastructure engineering, or network engineering.
- 2+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experience; ; passion to mentor, motivate, and coach team member
- Experience operating large-scale distributed infrastructure and production systems.
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience driving cross-functional engineering programs.
Compensation Range:ย *This is a hybrid role
JR: 2026-7635
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