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Senior Software Engineer II-Agentic AI

DigitalOcean
Location
Hyderabad
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Agentic AI
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience building highly concurrent, fault-tolerant distributed systems
  • Deep proficiency in Python and Go (or strong experience in C++/Java with a willingness to master Python and Go quickly)
  • Hands-on experience with durable workflow orchestration engines for managing distributed state and long-running asynchronous tasks
  • Strong working knowledge of containerization, virtualization, or secure workload isolation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, or microVMs)
  • Experience building resilient APIs and handling high-throughput event or message data
  • A strong sense of ownership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer II in the Agentic AI team at DigitalOcean, you will design and develop scalable backend systems that evaluate AI agents. Your work will involve building robust services in Python and Go, integrating with secure execution environments, and creating APIs to support complex data workflows. You will also drive engineering best practices and ensure high reliability of orchestration systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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
  • Equity compensation including equity grants upon hire and participation in Employee Stock Purchase Program
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary figures provided, only that the range is based on market data and experience
  • The role requires strong proficiency in Python and Go, which may be a learning curve for those coming from C++/Java backgrounds
  • The job is located in Hyderabad, which may not be suitable for all candidates
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