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 want people who are passionate about building features that you and your peers will love.
At DigitalOcean,
Data Center Engineers
play a
crucial role
in the success of our business. Our
Data Center team
is responsible for
building, maintaining, and scaling
the physical infrastructure that powers the DigitalOcean cloud—past, present, and future.
From
replacing a faulty drive
to
deploying an entire data center overseas
, you'll have a
hands-on role
in ensuring our infrastructure runs efficiently. In return for your
expertise and passion
, we offer a place on a
fast-growing, collaborative team
, where you'll have regular opportunities to
refine your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career
.
This position is for the Sydney area and requires you to be onsite.
What You'll Be Working On
Deploying, maintaining, and optimizing
DigitalOcean's data center infrastructure
Racking, stacking, and cabling
servers, power distribution units (PDUs), and network switches
Diagnosing and
repairing
hardware issues
, performing upgrades, integrations, and rebuilds
Troubleshooting
network connectivity, server hardware, and Linux OS-related issues
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve
deployment efficiency, automation, and monitoring
Installing and configuring
servers, switches, routers, and storage hardware
Managing
hardware lifecycle
, including
RMA processing, shipping/receiving,



and inventory tracking and auditing
Coordinating and tracking
remote work requests
to ensure seamless infrastructure operations
What We'll Expect From You
Strong Hands-on experience
with various types servers (including GPU), networking hardware, cabling, and infrastructure components
Knowledge of infrastructure cabling
standards for both data and power.
Basic proficiency with Linux OS
, including command-line operations and troubleshooting
Robust problem-solving skills
, with the ability to
debug network, hardware, and OS issues efficiently
Excellent communication skills
—both verbal and written—with a
cooperative, customer-focused mindset
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment
and respond to incidents proactively
Comfort with participating in an on-call rotation
to support 24/7 operations
Valid driver's license
and willingness to drive between locations as needed
Willingness to travel
domestically and internationally (10% - 15%)
Physical ability
to stand for extended periods and lift up to
50 lbs
*This is a remote role
JR: *********
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 perks 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 perks 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 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.
DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer.
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.
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.

📌 Data Center Engineer I (Sydney)
🏢 Digitalocean
📍 Sydney