Strategic Technical Account Manager (TAM)

• Cloud certifications (AWS SA Pro, GCP PCA, Azure Architect) or NVIDIA certifications.
• Experience with high-performance computing, edge AI, or hybrid/multicloud strategies.
• Background in startup or high-growth environments where agility and influence matter.
• Familiarity with DigitalOcean’s developer ecosystem, API, and service portfolio.

*This is a remote role

JR: 2026-8001

• Own the technical relationship with DigitalOcean’s highest-value customers, including Fortune 500 companies and global technology leaders.
• Serve as the trusted technical advisor and executive-facing point of contact, building deep, lasting relationships with VP- and SVP-level stakeholders.
• Drive regular technical and strategic alignment sessions (QBRs, EBRs), proactively shaping the customer’s roadmap to maximize the value of DigitalOcean infrastructure.
• Operate as a thought partner, challenging customers to modernize, optimize, and scale AI/ML and GPU workloads using cutting-edge cloud architecture patterns.

• Engage with C-level and VP-level contacts with confidence, clarity, and authority.
• Deliver high-impact, boardroom-ready presentations on architecture decisions, cost-performance tradeoffs, and innovation opportunities.
• Navigate complex org structures, ensuring DigitalOcean maintains executive alignment and account control at every level.

• Provide expert guidance on designing and scaling AI/ML, containerized, and GPU-intensive workloads on DigitalOcean.
• Assist customers with architectural planning, workload migration, performance tuning, and incident response.
• Collaborate directly with engineering and product teams to address customer roadblocks and influence the product roadmap based on enterprise needs.

• Own technical success across a portfolio of DigitalOcean’s largest and most strategic accounts.
• Identify opportunities for workload expansion, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Act as the voice of the customer, providing structured feedback to influence DigitalOcean's offerings and go-to-market strategies.

Lead cross-functional account planning with Account Management, Product, and Engineering.

• 7+ years supporting enterprise or strategic accounts in a customer-facing technical role (TAM, Solutions Architect, or equivalent).
• Experience working with large-scale organizations like AMD, Intel, or similar, including managing executive-level relationships and navigating matrixed stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture for AI/ML, including GPU orchestration, inference/training pipelines, and model deployment.

• Proficient in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure) and familiar with DigitalOcean or other developer-focused platforms.
• Strong hands-on skills with Linux systems, networking, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and automation (Terraform, Ansible).

Programming/scripting in Python, Go, or similar—especially relevant to AI/ML and MLOps use cases.

• Understanding of AI/ML infrastructure stacks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, Hugging Face, NVIDIA Triton, etc.
• Understanding of AI/ML infrastructure, including frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and ONNX, with hands-on experience optimizing GPU workloads on both NVIDIA (CUDA, TensorRT) and AMD (ROCm, MIOpen) platforms.
• Comfort with modern DevOps and data stack tools (CI/CD, GitOps, observability, pipelines).

• Proven ability to engage with and influence executive decision-makers.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical topics into strategic business impact.
• Comfortable presenting to large audiences, running technical workshops, and defending architectural decisions.

• 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.

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.