Does DigitalOcean pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DigitalOcean employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DigitalOcean. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DigitalOcean?

58% of DigitalOcean employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DigitalOcean 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DigitalOcean?

Software Engineer (37) , Senior Software Engineer (26) , Developer Support Engineer (13) , Software Engineer II (10) , Customer Success Manager (CSM) (6) , Engineer (6) , Cloud Support Engineer (5) , Director (5) , Network Engineer (5) , Senior Engineer I (5) , Technical Writer (5) , Account Executive (4) , Account Manager (4) , Cloud Engineer (4) , Customer Success Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at DigitalOcean according to real employee reviews?

"1) Complete embrace of remote work and remote culture" ((in 62 reviews)); "The benefits and great WLB." ((in 47 reviews)); "The people were great and there were some interesting things to work on." ((in 42 reviews)); "Good work life balance (at least after understanding the role and what's required)" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good pay, company provided snacks" ((in 21 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DigitalOcean according to real employee reviews?

"The only thing at the core of all leadership does is profit." ((in 18 reviews)); "For example, leadership was adamant that there would not be layoffs, and two months later they conducted a RIF in the most inhumane way due to poor leadership choices made years prior." ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper management does not have a good goal." ((in 5 reviews)); "The CEO seemed to imply that these were never meant to be permanent, but the company never communicated the expectations clearly." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about DigitalOcean layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DigitalOcean layoffs and their outlook for job security at DigitalOcean in 2026.

What are the top reviewed DigitalOcean locations?

New York , San Francisco , Austin , Dallas , Denver , Detroit , Raleigh , Cambridge , Remote , New Brunswick , Salt Lake City , Mexico , Houston , San Antonio , Seattle , Philadelphia , Orlando , Boston , Union , Chicago , Fairfax , Brooklyn , Madison , Phoenix , Lexington , Winston-Salem , Minneapolis , Los Angeles , San Diego , Palo Alto

DigitalOcean reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(451 total reviews)

Paddy Srinivasan

56% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

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DigitalOcean has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 451 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DigitalOcean employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

451 reviews

4.0

Jul 4, 2023

Overall Nice Experience

Senior devops engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Nice compensation in Pakistan - Stock options - Friendly environment

Cons

- Onboarding process is not well defined in Cloudways

5.0

Jun 27, 2023

"Digital Ocean: Empowering Careers in the Digital Era"

Customer advocate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Digital Ocean offers a vibrant and collaborative work environment that fosters growth and learning opportunities for employees. The company values work-life balance and offers flexible work arrangements, promoting employee well-being and satisfaction. With its cutting-edge technology stack and diverse projects, Digital Ocean provides employees with valuable skills and experience in the fast-growing tech industry. The company encourages innovation and creativity, empowering employees to make meaningful contributions and have a real impact on the products and services they work on. Digital Ocean's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities creates a welcoming and inclusive workplace for employees from all backgrounds.

Cons

Workload and pressure: As with any technology company, there may be times when employees face high workloads and pressure to meet tight deadlines, which can lead to stress and burnout. Limited geographical presence: Digital Ocean's data centers are primarily located in major regions, which may limit job opportunities for those seeking employment in specific geographic locations. It's important to note that experiences can vary among individuals, and what may be a con for one person could be a non-issue for another.

1.0

Jun 15, 2023

management is clueless

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No pros anymore, management is clueless

Cons

I’m preparing for interviews along with the rest of my team. It sucks. We’re a skeleton team with just enough people that we can slowly glide into chaos. We can’t work on fun or useful features for our users. The impactful technical debt is off the table because it would take too many resources.

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Overall Nice Experience

"Digital Ocean: Empowering Careers in the Digital Era"

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