Sr. Director Engineering, Head of Internal Technology

<div class="content-intro"><p>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. </p></div><h2><strong>We want people who are passionate about building high-performing teams that operate at scale and creating internal tools that your peers will love.</strong></h2> <p>DigitalOcean is at a pivotal moment, evolving into a world-class AI-native company. As the leader of Internal Technology Engineering, you won’t just manage systems; you will architect the engine that powers our global, remote-first workforce. This is a rare opportunity to re-imagine the very nature of work by integrating LLMs and AI into the daily fabric of a NYSE-listed cloud leader.</p> <p>We are looking for a <strong>visionary engineering leader and strategic architect</strong> to <strong>lead our IT and Business Systems teams</strong>. Reporting to the <strong>Chief Information Security Officer</strong>, you will be a key player in <strong>accelerating our workforce's productivity and simplifying our internal knowledge ecosystem</strong>.</p> <h2><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Drive AI Transformation:</strong> Lead the strategy for integrating AI into internal workflows to re-imagine how knowledge is shared and work is executed across the global organization.</li> <li><strong>Architect Strategic Platforms:</strong> Own the full engineering lifecycle for internal platforms, making high-stakes "Build vs. Buy" decisions to ensure we maintain a strategic edge over standard SaaS solutions.</li> <li><strong>Maximize Organizational Velocity:</strong> Innovate at the speed of an AI-native company by staying ahead of tech trends and removing friction from internal processes.</li> <li><strong>Foster Engineering Excellence:</strong> Cultivate a highly collaborative team of managers and engineers, providing the mentorship needed to build seamless, API-first ecosystems.</li> <li><strong>Deliver Product-Centric Internal Tools:</strong> Execute a roadmap that treats internal technology with the same rigor and user-centricity as our external cloud products.</li> <li><strong>Optimize Operational Resilience:</strong> Establish success metrics for uptime and employee productivity to ensure our global IT functions remain a robust backbone for the company.</li> <li><strong>Lead Strategic Alignment:</strong> Partner with cross-functional stakeholders in HR, Finance, and Engineering to translate complex business needs into a unified technical vision.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What You’ll Add:</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Technical Breadth:</strong> 12+ years of experience in technical roles with a deep understanding of cloud-based systems, cybersecurity, and the application of LLMs/AI to solve enterprise-scale problems.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Leadership:</strong> A proven track record of managing managers, scaling internal developer productivity tools, and navigating the entire SDLC from ideation to deprecation.</li> <li><strong>The "Human" Element: </strong>A feedback-driven leadership style that builds psychological safety, creates a sense of belonging, and empowers individuals to do the best work of their careers.</li> <li><strong>Growth Mindset: </strong>A relentless drive to challenge the status quo of "how IT is done" and a commitment to continuous organizational improvement.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Compensation Range: </strong></h2> <ul> <li>$221,000 - $277,000</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">*This is a remote role</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">JR: 2026-7496</span></p> ... (truncated, view full listing at source)