Staff Security Software Engineer
DigitalOceanBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted February 9, 2026
166400 - 208000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
DigitalOcean is a cutting-edge technology company that simplifies cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world.
Job Description
We are looking for a Staff Security Software Engineer who is passionate about detecting and mitigating abuse in the Cloud. As a Staff Security Software Engineer at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI.
Requirements
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering projects, ideally with a security focus, in a complex, high-scale SaaS or IaaS environment.
- Understanding of cloud-native services and infrastructure provisioning (e.g. compute, storage, networking).
- Deep familiarity with cloud services & infrastructure—compute, storage, network, managed services—and related abuse tactics, including DDoS, spamming, phishing, cryptomining, and bot networks.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in SQL and data warehouse querying (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $166,400 - $208,000
- Bonus potential
- Equity compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Local Employee Meetups
- Flexible time off policy