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Senior Solutions Architect II, AI/ML

DigitalOcean
Location
New York
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Solutions Architects
Salary
$150,000 - $186,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven professional experience with cloud infrastructure, AI/ML platforms, or equivalent education
  • Expertise in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and familiarity with platforms like Hugging Face
  • Experience deploying and fine-tuning LLMs (e.g., DeepSeek, Llama, Claude, GPT-4) and GenAI models
  • Deep knowledge of Linux, distributed systems, Kubernetes, NFS, Object Storage, and GPU optimization techniques (e.g., CUDA, TensorRT)
  • Hands-on experience leveraging vllm and various quantization methods (e.g., INT4, INT8, and FP8) for efficient model deployment
  • Programming/development experience, particularly in building AI-powered applications (e.g., recommendation systems, chatbots)
Nice to have
  • Cloud certifications are highly desirable (AWS/GCP/Oracle/Azure)
  • NVIDIA Certifications around GPU and AI/ML
  • Networking: Cisco/Juniper Certifications
  • Programming/Scripting: Ruby, Python, Go, Bash
  • Source Code: Git
What the job really is

As a Senior Solutions Architect II at DigitalOcean, you will leverage your expertise in cloud infrastructure and AI/ML to support high-value customers. Your role involves conducting architecture reviews, developing tailored solutions, and collaborating with various teams to enhance customer experiences and drive product improvements. You will also be responsible for training customers and optimizing their cloud resources while advocating for their needs within the organization.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary range based on market data and experience
  • Bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance
  • Equity compensation including grants upon hire and participation in Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Career development resources including reimbursement for conferences and access to LinkedIn Learning courses
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Employee Assistance Program
Things to weigh
  • Remote role
  • No specific mention of team size or structure
  • Vague details on the exact nature of customer challenges faced
  • High expectations for technical depth and communication skills
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