Software Engineer, AI

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 Software Engineer, AI at DigitalOcean, you will join our dynamic AI team within Cloudways, dedicated to integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities into our managed hosting platform. You will report to the AI Engineering Manager and work cross-functionally with platform engineers, product managers, and infrastructure teams. In this role, you'll own the design and implementation of AI-powered features that simplify complex cloud operations, drive automation, and enhance developer experience. The ideal person will be a self-motivated engineer with 3-5 years of experience, capable of working independently on end-to-end AI solutions.

What You'll Do:

Agentic AI development - Build agents that automate workflows

MCP integration - Connect AI agents to existing Cloudways services

Existing Agent improvements - AI-driven automation, anomaly detection and improvement

Python & PHP - Write production code in both languages

Service integration - Work with databases, APIs, and backend systems

Basic AI concepts - Prompt engineering, RAG, function calling

Cross-team collaboration - Work with product, infra, and other dev teams

Why You'll Love Working at DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean is committed to fostering a culture where innovation thrives and developers can focus on building. By joining our AI team within Cloudways, you'll have the opportunity to:

Impact millions of developers worldwide by building intelligent features that simplify cloud computing

Work with cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies in a mission-driven environment

Grow your technical skills alongside a talented team that values boldness, ownership, and continuous learning

Contribute to meaningful product decisions and shape the future of cloud-based application management

Be part of a diverse, inclusive team that celebrates creativity and diverse perspectives

*This is an Onsite role

JR: 2026-8211

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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 a high-growth trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As part of our team, you’ll embody our "Shark" mindset: bold, ambitious, and scrappy. You'll lead with a bias for action and take true ownership of our products, customer success, and team culture.

We prioritize career development. At DigitalOcean, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will join a community of exceptional talent, collaborating closely with some of the brightest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance and fast-paced organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our talent development team prioritizes your professional development and provides resources to support your growth. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education, subject to company policy.

We care about your well-being. We take a comprehensive approach to our total rewards packages because we know different things drive different people. Our benefits are designed to support you and may include flexible time off, local team meetups, and mental health and well being support. Our benefits philosophy is consistent globally, but specific benefits and eligibility vary by location to reflect local needs and regulations.

We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. Eligible employees may also receive equity compensation, which may include a new hire equity grant and, in participating countries, the opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program. Equity awards are subject to approval and the terms of the applicable plan.

Non-sales roles : In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in DigitalOcean’s annual bonus plan and may be eligible for a new hire equity grant, subject to plan terms and local eligibility. Bonus amounts depend on company and individual performance.

Sales roles (sales compensation eligible) : In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible to earn incentive compensation under the applicable sales compensation plan and may be eligible for a new hire equity grant, subject to plan terms and local eligibility.

DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.