Senior Staff Software Engineer, Security Products

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our Security Products team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust security products and infrastructure that protect Digital Ocean's platform and our customers' data. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about solving complex security challenges at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and deploy highly scalable and performant security-focused software and services.
• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of our security systems, ensuring they meet the demands of a high-throughput, large data environment.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities across our infrastructure and applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of security awareness and excellence.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats.

What We’ll Expect From You

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant exposure to building products at security companies or within security functions.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing high-throughput, scalable systems with large data requirements.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Go, Python, Java, Ruby).
• Deep understanding of security principles, best practices, and common attack vectors (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with various security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, WAF, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners).
• Experience with streaming data processing systems (e.g., Kafka, Apache Thrift).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of cryptography and secure communication protocols.
• Contributions to open-source security projects.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, OSCP).

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 $194,500 - $243,200 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. 
• We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and recognize that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams and products to serve our customers. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. 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.

*This is a remote role.

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