DigitalOcean is an aptly named cloud service for developers everywhere. Their service quite literally is like an invisible, digital ocean of information, flowing through the electrosphere, in a safe and secure protected network. The company has offices in New York City and Cambridge, MA, and is the easiest cloud platform to use when it comes to deploying, managing, and scaling applications of any size. Essentially, DigitalOcean's services allow developers to spend the most time possible doing what they do best, developing.
Yancey Spruill, DigitalOcean's CEO, said, "DO is in a unique position as the entry point to the internet for 500,000 customers today, and with the potential to reach many millions more over time. We have an incredible opportunity to help the world's developers and entrepreneurs test their ideas, build their business and realize their dreams."
Working for DigitalOcean is working for one of the largest data centers around, with more than 3.5 million developers. It is also working with some of the smartest, most interesting people in the biz.
Diving Into the Values at DigitalOcean
All You Need is Love
DigitalOcean is very much a value-driven organization. Here are the values that lead them in everything they do:
Eddie Zaneski, a Manager of Developer Relations, had this to say about the company's first core value: "One of DO's values is 'our community is bigger than just us.' Our team exists to serve the developer community through education and engagement both online and offline -- and we love doing just that."
Colleen Diez, a Lead User Researcher, said, "I love working at DO because it is
actually about 'love.' Doing the work that I love, along with others who are just as passionate about their work and care about the same thing I do: helping our customers change the world for the better."
The People at DigitalOcean
Innovators Unite
The professionals working at DigitalOcean are those at the top of their fields, those that have made it, so to speak. That means that the prototypical DigitalOcean employee is highly educated, driven, smart, quick, and a fabulous critical thinker.
"Success on my team is fueled by my team's mutual respect and trust. My team has given me all of the necessary tools needed to get the job done and I am trusted to contribute to company projects that will transform the business. It is invaluable to be surrounded by a team that is just as committed to my success as I am," Melonie, People Operations Associate said.
The Culture at DigitalOcean
Caring, Flexible and Full of Play
The DO team is one that is completely dedicated to what they do. They even have a dedicated team specifically responsible for making sure that DO's own employees have a fantastic experience. Katie Birch, who is an Employee Experience Manager, said, "Our team is dedicated to creating an energizing, engaging, and fulfilling experience for our employees. Starting from their first day, onwards, we're here to champion DO's core value of 'love is what makes us great.'"
The DigitalOcean workforce is also a very tight-knit, but warm and welcoming group. The company has structured, planned social events to get everyone involved in some capacity.
"We host an annual Shark Week where the entire company comes together for a week of learning, team time, opportunities to network cross-functionally, social activities, and more. We also host internal Hackathons (or Shark-a-hacks, as we call them) twice a year," Olivia Melman, a Manager of Recruiting Operations, said.
Yes, people at DigitalOcean actually like hanging out with each other. The company hosts weekly happy hours, weather permitting, that are very well attended. There are also team workouts and yoga sessions that draw big crowds. Everyone at DO communicates through company Slack channels, which can often prove to be a great escape from a normal day.
Daniel, Senior Developer Relations Manager, said, " The ethos here is community-driven and based on love, so we go out of our way to support developers and entrepreneurs who are creating meaningful technologies and businesses."
The Office at DigitalOcean
Prepare to Be Inspired
Does the idea of working from a lounge chair, or lying down on a body pillow, sound appealing to you? Then give DigitalOcean's office a look. It's full of ways, sometimes considered unconventional, for employees to find their highest level of comfort and productivity.
The NYC office is located in the heart of SoHo in Manhattan, one of the most popular areas in the world. The Cambridge location is literally wedged between Harvard University and MIT, two centers for pioneering thought. These are two locations that won't be beaten. They are in cultural hot spots and smack dab in the middle of some of the coolest places in the U.S.
The Benefits at DigitalOcean
Benefits as Vast as the 7 Seas
The benefits are vast at DigitalOcean. They offer perks and benefits to take care of you as a whole person, mentally and physically. A few of the things they offer right off the bat, which are head-turners, are custom work stations, free meals every day that are taken together, free headphones of your choice (up to $100), and up to $100 a month for gym reimbursement. Employees can also have the opportunity to work remotely, which is a big draw.
Some other benefits and perks are:
Another big benefit of working at DO is that the company takes a vested interest in your career development and your future. They offer all sorts of growth opportunities and chances to move towards your goals.
