DigitalOcean is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect II to join their strategic accounts team, focusing on AI/ML and GPU-based cloud solutions. In this customer-facing technical leadership role, you will design and implement scalable cloud architectures, guide customers through cloud adoption, and position DigitalOcean as the preferred cloud partner for AI/ML workloads.
What You'll Do
- Act as a trusted technical advisor for strategic accounts and partners, guiding them through AI/ML and GPU-based workload optimization
- Design, present, and implement scalable cloud architectures, modernization strategies, and AI solutions tailored to customer needs
- Lead technical deep dives, workshops, proof-of-concepts, and executive briefings to accelerate cloud adoption
- Demonstrate expertise in AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face) and optimize workloads using inference engines like vLLM, SGLang, and TensorRT
- Collaborate with Sales, Technical Account Management, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver technical solutions and gather customer feedback for product improvements
What You Need
- 7+ years of Solutions Architecture, Technical Consulting, or Software Engineering experience with a track record in pre-sales and solution strategy
- Deep expertise in AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and platforms like Hugging Face, with hands-on experience deploying and fine-tuning LLMs
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Linux, distributed systems, NFS, Object Storage, and GPU software ecosystems (CUDA, ROCm)
- Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Docker, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines) and modern cloud-native practices
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to lead complex technical engagements from discovery through post-deployment success
Nice to Have
- Contributions to open-source or technical communities related to AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or cloud-native technologies
- Advanced knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures
- Advanced AI/ML and GPU certifications from major providers like NVIDIA and AMD
- Published technical content such as blogs, whitepapers, or solution guides on cloud architecture and modernization strategies
Base Salary Range: $100,000–$120,000. On-Target Earnings (OTE): $133,333–$160,000. Eligible for annual bonus plan, new hire equity grant, flexible time off, conference and training reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits including mental health support.