Senior Manager Datacenter Engineering

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

DigitalOcean seeks a Senior Manager Datacenter Engineering in Seattle to lead multi-discipline engineering, set standards for AI/GPU data centers, and guide new builds and improvements. You will oversee complex infrastructure, drive reliability, and scale an expanding global footprint.

Hybrid work is offered with a focus on performance and collaboration. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in data center engineering, 5+ years in leadership, and hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years mission-critical data center engineering.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, liquid cooling, UPS, generators, and AI infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Infrastructure Engineering.
• Develop engineering standards for AI/GPU data centers and liquid cooling.
• Provide technical oversight for new builds, retrofits, and operational improvements.
• Perform engineering due diligence for new colocation facilities.
• Support Site Operations, Deployment, Construction, and Design organizations.
• Own infrastructure specifications, documentation, and governance.
• Develop engineering talent and succession planning.
• Drive reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Data center engineering

Leadership experience

Electrical

Mechanical

Controls

Liquid cooling

UPS

Generators

AI infrastructure

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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.

As a Senior Manager Datacenter Engineering at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI.

Location: Seattle

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, and Infrastructure Engineering.
• Develop engineering standards for AI/GPU data centers and liquid cooling.
• Provide technical oversight for new builds, retrofits, and operational improvements.
• Perform engineering due diligence for new colocation facilities.
• Support Site Operations, Deployment, Construction, and Design organizations.
• Own infrastructure specifications, documentation, and governance.
• Develop engineering talent and succession planning.
• Drive reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.

Key Metrics:

• Standardized engineering across all sites.
• Reliable support of rapid expansion.
• Reduced infrastructure incidents.
• Scalable engineering organization supporting growth.
• Review existing assets for compliance to our standards.

What You’ll Add to DigitalOcean:

• BS in Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years mission-critical data center engineering.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, controls, liquid cooling, UPS, generators, and AI infrastructure.

Compensation Range:

• $156,800.00 - $196,000.00

*This is a hybrid role

JR: 2026-8188

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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 you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups 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.
• DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. 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.

Application Limit: You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180-day period. This policy promotes better role-candidate matching and encourages thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.