Senior Solutions Architect; AI​/ML

Digital Ocean is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect (AI/ML) to partner with our most strategic accounts and design scalable, reliable, and innovative AI/ML solutions. As a key technical leader, you will influence technical and business decisions, modernize customer workloads, and position Digital Ocean as the preferred cloud for AI/ML and GPU needs.

• Act as a trusted technical advisor for accounts and partners, focusing on AI/ML and GPU-based workloads.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Technical Account Managers, and Partners to develop success plans aligned to business goals.
• Design, present, and implement scalable architectures, modernization strategies, and AI solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Lead technical deep dives, workshops, proof-of-concepts, and executive briefings to accelerate adoption.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in AI/ML frameworks like Tensor Flow and PyTorch and platforms like Hugging Face, deploying and fine‑tuning LLMs and GenAI models.
• Optimize AI/ML workloads using CUDA, Tensor
  
  RT, vllm, and quantization methods (INT4, INT8, FP8).
• Educate customers on building scalable AI applications using Kubernetes, storage, and databases.
• Show proficiency in Dev Ops tools such as Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges in partnership with Engineering, Support, and Product teams.
• Provide customer feedback to shape product roadmaps and enhance platform capabilities.
• Support workload expansion, retention, and long‑term partnership growth through proactive technical engagement.

• Technical Growth Enablement – Design and deliver solutions that unlock new workloads and expand account usage.
• Reduction in Time‑to‑Value – Accelerate onboarding, POCs, and migrations for accounts.
• POC & Migration Success Rate – Percentage of proofs‑of‑concept and migrations completed on time and meeting success criteria.
• Product & Feature Advocacy – Measurable impact on product improvement through feedback and feature requests.

• 5+ years of solutions architecture, technical consulting, or software engineering experience with a pre‑sales track record.
• Deep expertise in AI/ML frameworks and platforms such as Tensor Flow, PyTorch, and Hugging Face.
• Experience deploying and fine‑tuning LLMs (Deep Seek, Llama, Claude, GPT‑4) and GenAI models.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Linux, distributed systems, GPU optimization (CUDA, Tensor
  
  RT), and cloud storage.
• Hands‑on experience with vllm and quantization methods (INT4, INT8, FP8).
• Familiarity with Dev Ops tools (Docker, Terraform, CI/CD) and modern cloud‑native practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present to engineers and executives.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical engagements from discovery to post‑deployment success.
• Strong consultative approach, identifying customer needs and crafting tailored solutions.

• Contributions to open‑source or technical communities related to AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, Dev Ops, or cloud‑native technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience designing multi‑cloud or hybrid cloud solutions.
• Advanced AI/ML and GPU certifications from major providers (NVIDIA, AMD).
• Hands‑on experience building internal tools, automation scripts, or frameworks to streamline migrations and deployments.
• Active participation in cloud‑native or developer communities, including talks at meetups, conferences, or forums.
• Published technical content such as blogs, whitepapers, solution guides, or documentation on cloud architecture.
• Familiarity with partner ecosystems and integration strategies with ISVs and channel partners.

• $141,120 – $176,400
• This is a remote role.

• We innovate with purpose and simplify cloud and AI for builders.
• We prioritize career development with resources and paid training.
• We care about employee well‑being with benefits, flexible time off, and support programs.
• We reward excellence with competitive salary, bonuses, equity, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Digital Ocean is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180‑day period.

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