Principal Engineer – Managed Database Services
DigitalOcean
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $198,000 - $297,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Spearhead the design, development, and operation of scalable database platforms
- Establish and enforce technical standards and coding practices
- Work with product managers and stakeholders to translate objectives
- Lead Operations Excellence for database services
- Research and integrate advanced capabilities to enhance developer workflows
Requirements
- ≥ 12–15 years in distributed systems architecture
- Hands-on experience designing and operating production-grade systems
- Prior experience as a technical visionary in large-scale projects
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code and deployment pipelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Local Employee Meetups
- Equity compensation options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
database platformsdistributed systems architectureproduction-grade systemsinfrastructure as codedeployment pipelines
Soft Skills
communication skillsleadershipcollaborationtechnical vision