Data Center Engineer I

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world. Have you ever wondered what happens inside the cloud? --------------------------------------------------------- Based in New York/New Jersey, DigitalOcean is a dynamic, high-growth technology company that serves a robust and passionate community of developers worldwide. Our mission is to simplify cloud computing for every developer. We are working on solving some of the most challenging and interesting technology projects around, on a scale unmatched by few companies. We want people who are passionate about building features that you and your peers will love. At DigitalOcean, Data Center Engineers play a crucial role in the success of our business. Our Data Center team is responsible for building, maintaining, and scaling the physical infrastructure that powers the DigitalOcean cloud—past, present, and future. From replacing a faulty drive to deploying an entire data center overseas, you’ll have a hands-on role in ensuring our infrastructure runs efficiently. In return for your expertise and passion, we offer a place on a fast-growing, collaborative team, where you’ll have regular opportunities to refine your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. What You’ll Be Working On -----------------------------

• Deploying, maintaining, and optimizing DigitalOcean’s data center infrastructure
• Racking, stacking, and cabling servers, power distribution units (PDUs), and network switches
• Installing and configuring servers, switches, routers, and storage hardware
• Managing hardware lifecycle, including RMA processing, shipping/receiving, and inventory tracking and auditing
• Coordinating and tracking remote work requests to ensure seamless infrastructure operations
• Diagnosing and repairing hardware issues, performing upgrades, integrations, and rebuilds
• Troubleshooting network connectivity, server hardware, and Linux OS-related issues
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve deployment efficiency, automation, and monitoring

What We’ll Expect From You ------------------------------

• Hands-on experience with servers, networking hardware, cabling, and infrastructure components
• Basic proficiency with Linux OS, including command-line operations and troubleshooting
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug network, hardware, and OS issues efficiently
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—with a collaborative, customer-focused mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment and respond to incidents proactively
• Comfort with participating in an on-call rotation to support 24/7 operations
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive between locations as needed
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10% - 15%)
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Why 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 $54,000 - $67,500 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 an onsite role
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