Strategic Technical Account Manager (TAM)

DigitalOcean; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DigitalOcean is seeking a Strategic Technical Account Manager to own strategic relationships with Fortune 500 customers and align infrastructure choices with business strategy. You will partner with engineering and product teams to influence roadmaps and drive executive-facing engagements in a fast-paced, disruptive cloud environment.

The role emphasizes executive communication, enterprise-scale cloud solutions for AI/ML, GPUs, and modern DevOps practices, with remote work supported across the

Qualifications

• 7+ years supporting enterprise or strategic accounts in a customer-facing technical role (TAM, Solutions Architect, or equivalent).
• Experience working with executive-level relationships and navigating matrixed stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture for AI/ML, including GPU orchestration, inference/training pipelines, and model deployment.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical relationship with DigitalOcean’s highest-value customers, including Fortune 500 companies and global technology leaders.
• Serve as the trusted technical advisor and executive-facing point of contact, building deep, lasting relationships with VP- and SVP-level stakeholders.
• Drive regular technical and strategic alignment sessions (QBRs, EBRs), proactively shaping the customer’s roadmap to maximize value of DigitalOcean infrastructure.
• Operate as a thought partner, challenging customers to modernize, optimize, and scale AI/ML and GPU workloads using cutting-edge cloud patterns.
• Engage with C-level and VP-level contacts with confidence, clarity, and authority.
• Deliver boardroom-ready presentations on architecture decisions, cost-performance tradeoffs, and opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Strategic relationship management

Executive presence

Cloud architecture for AI/ML

GPU workloads

Docker/Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Python/Go

ML frameworks

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

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.

We are looking for a Strategic Technical Account Manager who is passionate about making an impact, builds genuine relationships with senior stakeholders, and understands how to integrate infrastructure choices into business strategy.

As a Strategic Technical Account Manager (TAM) at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Relationship Management

• Own the technical relationship with DigitalOcean’s highest-value customers, including Fortune 500 companies and global technology leaders.
• Serve as the trusted technical advisor and executive-facing point of contact, building deep, lasting relationships with VP- and SVP-level stakeholders.
• Drive regular technical and strategic alignment sessions (QBRs, EBRs), proactively shaping the customer’s roadmap to maximize the value of DigitalOcean infrastructure.
• Operate as a thought partner, challenging customers to modernize, optimize, and scale AI/ML and GPU workloads using cutting-edge cloud architecture patterns.

Executive Presence & Influence

• Engage with C-level and VP-level contacts with confidence, clarity, and authority.
• Deliver high-impact, boardroom-ready presentations on architecture decisions, cost-performance tradeoffs, and innovation opportunities.
• Navigate complex org structures, ensuring DigitalOcean maintains executive alignment and account control at every level.

Technical Consultation & Innovation Support

• Provide expert guidance on designing and scaling AI/ML, containerized, and GPU-intensive workloads on DigitalOcean.
• Assist customers with architectural planning, workload migration, performance tuning, and incident response.
• Collaborate directly with engineering and product teams to address customer roadblocks and influence the product roadmap based on enterprise needs.

Growth, Retention & Advocacy

• Own technical success across a portfolio of DigitalOcean’s largest and most strategic accounts.
• Identify opportunities for workload expansion, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Act as the voice of the customer, providing structured feedback to influence DigitalOcean’s offerings and go-to-market strategies.
  Lead cross-functional account planning with Account Management, Product, and Engineering.

What You’ll Add to DigitalOcean:

Enterprise Customer Experience

• 7+ years supporting enterprise or strategic accounts in a customer-facing technical role (TAM, Solutions Architect, or equivalent).
• Experience working with large-scale organizations like AMD, Intel, or similar, including managing executive-level relationships and navigating matrixed stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture for AI/ML, including GPU orchestration, inference/training pipelines, and model deployment.

Technical Depth

• Proficient in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure) and familiar with DigitalOcean or other developer-focused platforms.
• Strong hands-on skills with Linux systems, networking, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and automation (Terraform, Ansible).
  Programming/scripting in Python, Go, or similar—especially relevant to AI/ML and MLOps use cases.
• Understanding of AI/ML infrastructure stacks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, Hugging Face, NVIDIA Triton, etc.
• Understanding of AI/ML infrastructure, including frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and ONNX, with hands-on experience optimizing GPU workloads on both NVIDIA (CUDA, TensorRT) and AMD (ROCm, MIOpen) platforms.
• Comfort with modern DevOps and data stack tools (CI/CD, GitOps, observability, pipelines).

Executive Presence & Communication

• Proven ability to engage with and influence executive decision-makers.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical topics into strategic business impact.
• Comfortable presenting to large audiences, running technical workshops, and defending architectural decisions.

Bonus Points

• Cloud certifications (AWS SA Pro, GCP PCA, Azure Architect) or NVIDIA certifications.
• Experience with high-performance computing, edge AI, or hybrid/multicloud strategies.
• Background in startup or high-growth environments where agility and influence matter.
• Familiarity with DigitalOcean’s developer ecosystem, API, and service portfolio.

*This is a remote role

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.