Software Engineer I

At DigitalOcean, we're not just simplifying cloud computing - we're revolutionizing it. We serve the developer community and the businesses they build with a relentless pursuit of simplicity. With our customers at the heart of what we do - and powered by a diverse culture that values boldness, speed, simplicity, ownership, and a growth mindset - we are committed to building truly useful products. Come swim with us!

We are looking for a software professional with < 1 years of software development experience, with a strong background in algorithms and high-performance distributed systems to help us unlock innovation by enabling the developer community to build and scale their application using simple cloud tools.

What You’ll Do

• You will be developing new cloud-based solutions impacting millions of customers worldwide.
• You will provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to nurture talent and foster a culture of innovation.
• You will Design and build extremely reliable, scalable and high performing enterprise systems in about one-third the time that most competent people think possible.
• You will be collaborating with your peers to drive effective delivery of projects executed in India.
  
  

What You'll Add To DigitalOcean

• B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech degree in computer science or related fields, or equivalent experience, is required.
• Bring less than 3 years of software engineering and product delivery experience, with a strong background in algorithms and high-performance distributed systems.
  
  

What We’ll Expect From You

• Having an entrepreneurial spirit, and you are driven to see people using your creation, and long for the opportunity to build pioneering solutions to challenging problems
• Possess an extremely sound understanding of areas in the basic areas of Computer Science such as Algorithms, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Databases. Should have working experience on building applications on Cloud (AWS, Cloud, Google, DigitalOcean).
• Be able to write quality code in an object-oriented language - preferably in C/C++/Java in a Linux environment. Good working knowledge of Web Application Development.
• Experience mentoring junior software engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
• Experience influencing software engineers’ best practices within your team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Why You’ll Like Working For DigitalOcean

• We are proud to work here. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud computing 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 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 job is located in Hyderabad, India