[Remote] Principal Infrastructure Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DigitalOcean is a cutting-edge technology company focused on simplifying cloud and AI for builders. They are seeking a Principal Infrastructure Architect to design and own the hardware architectures for next-generation compute environments, collaborating with teams on infrastructure and networking roadmaps.ResponsibilitiesDefining and owning DigitalOcean's hardware architectures for next-generation compute environments across our CPU, GPU, Storage, and Infrastructure Server SKU products, navigating shifts in technology, networking topologies, and AI/ML requirementsServing as DigitalOcean's primary technical stakeholder for infrastructure technologies partnering with SMEs in the Product and Hardware Engineering organizationProviding leadership and guidance as a primary stakeholder in the hardware selection and qualification processEvangelizing emerging technical concepts to senior leadership to inform product and business strategiesArchitecting end-to-end server designs with vendors and partner teams to support a wide variety of CPU, GPU, and other emerging workloadsArchitecting end-to-end storage topologies with vendor teams to support diverse workloads across performance, capacity, and archival tiers, moving from direct-attached to disaggregated and software-defined storageLeading proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives for emerging infrastructure technologies and transitioning successful pilots into global deployment standardsMentor engineers at all levels and contribute to a culture of technical excellence, inclusivity, and impactRepresent DigitalOcean in the broader community attending conferences, contributing to papers and presentationsSkills10+ years of experience in server architecture, storage architecture, infrastructure engineering, or a related field, with a track record of owning and deploying designs at scaleDeep expertise in server and storage hardware platforms with strong working knowledge of compute technologies across the spectrum—from commodity CPU servers to rack scale GPU and xPU platformsWorking experience of driving AI/ML hardware roadmaps and the ability to translate evolving silicon, accelerator, memory, and storage trends into future-proofed platform designsKnowledge of emerging and non-traditional hardware approaches such as CXL memory pooling, DPUs/SmartNICs, disaggregated storage, and computational storageDemonstrated ability to lead proof-of-concept initiatives and scale successful pilots into global deployment standardsStrong cross-functional collaboration skills, partnering with technical and business teams along with external vendors and partnersExcellent communication and leadership skills, including mentoring engineers and representing the company externally at conferences and through technical papersBenefitsReimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and educationAll employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramLocal Employee MeetupsFlexible time off policyBonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performanceEquity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase ProgramCompany OverviewDigitalOcean provides a cloud platform to deploy, manage, and scale applications of any size. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.digitalocean.com.Company H1B SponsorshipDigitalOcean has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2026, 30 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 22 in 2022, 11 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.