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We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect (AI/ML) who is passionate about solving complex cloud infrastructure challenges especially in the fast‑growing AI/ML space. As a Senior Solutions Architect at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Solutions Architecture, you’ll partner with our most strategic accounts and partnerships to design and implement scalable, reliable, and innovative cloud solutions. You will influence both technical and business decisions, help customers modernize their workloads, and position DigitalOcean as the preferred cloud for their AI/ML and GPU needs. In this role, you will collaborate with Sales, Technical Account Management, and Partner teams to deliver technical excellence that drives both new customer acquisition and the expansion of existing relationships. As the technical subject matter expert, you’ll design, implement, and optimize cloud solutions that are high‑performing, resilient, and aligned to customer needs. Additionally, you will work cross‑functionally with Product, Engineering, and Operations to ensure customer feedback shapes the continuous improvement of DigitalOcean’s products and services. Your technical leadership and consultative approach will be essential in building trusted relationships, influencing strategic decisions, and positioning DigitalOcean as the preferred cloud partner for growing businesses and strategic partners. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical depth, business acumen, and communication skills to drive meaningful impact on DigitalOcean’s growth and success.\nWhat You’ll Do Act as a trusted technical advisor for your accounts and partners, with a focus on AI/ML and GPU‑based workloads.\nCollaborate with Account Managers, Technical Account Managers, and Partners to develop success plans aligned to business goals.\nDesign, present, and implement scalable architectures, modernization strategies, and AI solutions tailored to customer needs.\nLead technical deep dives, workshops, proof‑of‑concepts, and executive briefings to accelerate adoption.\nDemonstrate strong expertise in AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch and usage of platforms like Hugging Face, with experience deploying and fine‑tuning LLMs and GenAI models.\nOptimize AI/ML workloads using tools like CUDA, TensorRT, vllm, and quantization methods (INT4, INT8, FP8).\nEducate customers to build scalable AI applications like chatbots, inference services or recommendation systems using Kubernetes, NFS, and databases.\nDemonstrate proficiency in DevOps tools like Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.\nTroubleshoot complex technical challenges in partnership with Engineering, Support, and Product teams.\nProvide customer feedback to shape product roadmaps and enhance platform capabilities.\nSupport workload expansion, retention, and long‑term partnership growth through proactive technical engagement.\nKey Metrics Technical Growth Enablement – Design and deliver solutions that unlock new workloads, increase platform adoption, and expand account usage.\nReduction in Time‑to‑Value – Accelerate onboarding, POCs, and migrations for accounts.\nPOC & Migration Success Rate – Percentage of proofs‑of‑concept and migrations completed on time and meeting defined success criteria.\nProduct & Feature Advocacy – Measurable impact on product improvements through feedback, feature requests, and advocacy with Product and Engineering.\nWhat You’ll Add To DigitalOcean 5+ years of Solutions Architecture, Technical Consulting, or Software Engineering experience, with a track record in pre‑sales and solution strategy.\nDeep expertise in AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and platforms like Hugging Face.\nExperience deploying and fine‑tuning LLMs (DeepSeek, Llama, Claude, GPT‑4) and GenAI models.\nStrong knowledge of Kubernetes, Linux, distributed systems, NFS, Object Storage, and GPU optimization techniques (CUDA, TensorRT).\nHands‑on experience leveraging vllm and various quantization methods (e.g., INT4, INT8, and FP8) for efficient model deployment.\nFamiliarity with DevOps tools (Docker, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines) and modern cloud‑native practices.\nExcellent communication skills, comfortable engaging and presenting to both engineers and executives.\nProven ability to lead complex technical engagements from discovery and solution design to post‑deployment success.\nStrong consultative approach, capable of identifying customer needs and crafting tailored cloud solutions that align with business objectives.\nPreferred Contributions to open‑source or technical communities related to AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or cloud‑native technologies.\nAdvanced knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), with experience designing solutions in multi‑cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.\nAdvanced AI/ML and GPU certifications from major providers like NVIDIA and AMD.\nHands‑on experience building internal tools, automation scripts, or frameworks that streamline cloud migrations, deployment workflows, or architectural best practices.\nActive participation in cloud‑native or developer communities, including presenting at meetups, conferences, or contributing to forums.\nPublished technical content such as blogs, whitepapers, solution guides, or documentation on cloud architecture, modernization strategies, or technical thought leadership.\nFamiliarity with partner ecosystems and integration strategies, working with ISVs, technology alliances, or channel partners to deliver joint solutions.\nCompensation Range $141,120 - $176,400\nThis is a remote role\nWhy 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.\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nApplication 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.\nSeniority level Mid‑Senior level\nEmployment type Full‑time\nJob function Engineering and Information Technology\nIndustries Internet Publishing\nEqual‑Opportunity Statement DigitalOcean is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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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 are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect (AI/ML) who is passionate about solving complex cloud infrastructure challenges especially in the fast‑growing AI/ML space. As a Senior Solutions Architect at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Solutions Architecture, you’ll partner with our most strategic accounts and partnerships to design and implement scalable, reliable, and innovative cloud solutions. 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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.\nWe 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.\nApplication Limit You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180‑day period. 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