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[Remote] Software Engineer I (Security)

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-25

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 solutions. The Software Engineer I will join the Security Products team to design, build, and maintain security products and infrastructure that protect the platform and customer data.

Responsibilities

  • Build high-performance security APIs and microservices using Go. Experience with Python and JavaScript/Node.js is a plus
  • Assist in developing and maintaining event correlation engines, anomaly detection, threat intelligence
  • Deploy and manage security solutions running on Kubernetes at scale
  • Participate in the technical design process for new features and systems, from concept to production
  • Collaborate with security researchers, threat analysts, and cloud platform teams

Skills

  • 1-2+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Solid programming skills in Go
  • Experience with or strong desire to learn full stack development in React.js and GraphQL
  • Familiarity with database engines like mySQL, Redis
  • Familiarity with containerization and Kubernetes
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environment
  • Experience with Python and Node.js
  • Experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and Infrastructure as Code tools (like Terraform, Helm, Pulumi)
  • Knowledge of cryptography and secure communication protocols
  • Contributions to open-source security projects

Benefits

  • Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Local Employee Meetups
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Bonus in addition to base salary
  • Equity compensation to eligible employees
  • Equity grants upon hire
  • Option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program

Company Overview

  • DigitalOcean 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 Sponsorship

  • DigitalOcean has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 27 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.
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