Senior Data Center Engineer - Atlanta

DigitalOcean • Atlanta, GA

1d • $106,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

DigitalOcean is seeking a Senior Data Center Engineer to build and scale reliable data center infrastructure for its cloud and AI platform. The role is based onsite in Atlanta, Georgia, and reports to the Data Center Manager. The engineer owns complex deployments and repairs with limited instruction, escalates and resolves difficult or recurring issues, improves team operations, mentors technicians and engineers, leads smaller projects, and helps establish site reliability standards.

The position includes deploying and troubleshooting GPU and AI infrastructure, servers, network and storage hardware; reviewing facilities and operational incidents; improving documentation and procedures; and maintaining consistent asset, inventory, and RMA practices. The role may involve 12-hour shifts at non-standard hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, participation in an on-call rotation, and domestic travel of up to 10%. The work requires being on one’s feet throughout the day and lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

The compensation range is $106,000–$130,000. The role is eligible for DigitalOcean’s annual bonus plan and may be eligible for a new-hire equity grant, subject to plan terms and local eligibility. The company also describes professional development resources and reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education, as well as benefits that may include flexible time off, local team meetups, and mental health and well-being support; specific benefits and eligibility vary by location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of experience troubleshooting IT systems.
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting GPU hardware at scale for AI workloads.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure hardware deployment and troubleshooting across networking, hardware, and Linux OS.
• Strong understanding of Linux operating systems and proficiency with bash scripting.
• Working knowledge of data center power and cooling and a strong understanding of cabling plans and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort performing deep technical dives to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to operate and navigate effectively through ambiguity.
• Experience mentoring or training junior engineers and technicians.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%, typically domestically to and from multiple locations during the workday, and occasionally to other domestic sites for overnight stays.
• Ability to be on one’s feet all day and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• May work 12-hour shifts, including non-standard business hours such as evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Own complex deployments from start to finish, including GPU and AI infrastructure, servers, network, and storage hardware.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex and recurring hardware, network, GPU, and Linux OS issues.
• Lead reviews of data center events and incidents, use data to identify root causes, and drive fixes through timely resolution and closure.
• Review new data center spaces, cages, and suites against power, cooling, and cabling standards.
• Write, review, and approve operational documentation, runbooks, and procedures; improve and standardize site procedures.
• Track and report operational metrics and recommend improvements.
• Provide input on hardware, materials, and staffing needs for upcoming projects.
• Lead site-wide projects and mentor Data Center Technicians and Engineers.
• Partner with peers and leaders across teams and share knowledge through documentation, demonstrations, and team learning sessions.
• Ensure RMA, inventory, and asset management processes are followed consistently at the site.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan eligibility for non-sales roles, subject to plan terms and local eligibility.
• May be eligible for a new-hire equity grant, subject to plan terms and local eligibility.
• Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education, subject to company policy.
• Benefits may include flexible time off, local team meetups, and mental health and well-being support; offerings and eligibility vary by location.
• Eligible employees may receive equity compensation, which may include a new-hire equity grant and, in participating countries, the opportunity to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior