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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Deployment Engineer - **Company:** DigitalOcean, LLC - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,600.0 - $132,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Big Data, Command-Line Interface, Data Centers, Linux, Network Connections, Digitalocean, Runbook, Software Deployment, Load Balancing, Front End Software Development, Hardware Infrastructure, Workday - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d4abec2a293ae291 ## About the Role * 4+ years of experience deploying, operating, or supporting infrastructure in large-scale data center, cloud, lab, networking, or technical operations environments * Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage, GPU hardware, cabling, power, rack layouts, and physical deployment standards * Experience deploying and troubleshooting high-density compute platforms, GPU infrastructure, and related hardware * Experience working with or supporting liquid-cooled infrastructure preferred * Strong Linux knowledge and command-line experience, including familiarity with bash scripting, logs, and diagnostic workflows * Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, cabling, Linux OS, network connectivity, optics, provisioning, and tooling * Strong understanding of data center cabling plans, port mapping, front-end and back-end network patterns, labeling standards, and deployment best practices * Ability to lead assigned deployment workstreams independently in ambiguous, high-cadence environments * Ability to direct contractors and vendors professionally, validate completed work, correct quality issues, and drive task completion * Ability to evaluate deployment issues, identify root cause, leverage data, and drive timely resolution * Ability to communicate clearly with leadership and cross-functional partners regarding status, risk, blockers, and recommended next steps * Ability to update, review, and improve deployment documentation, runbooks, validation workflows, and operational procedures * Experience training and developing junior engineers, local site teams, vendors, and contractors * Ability to operate and navigate effectively through ambiguity while maintaining safety, quality, and execution standards * Strong ownership mindset with the ability to see deployment issues through to resolution * Ability to identify repeat deployment issues and recommend scalable process, tooling, or documentation improvements * The ability to travel domestically and internationally based on deployment needs * Support deployment schedules that include extended onsite periods, non-standard hours, or project-based rotations * Valid driver's license and comfort with driving as needed * Ability to remain on your feet throughout the workday * Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs ## Description * Leading deployment workstreams for new data center builds, expansions, hardware rollouts, rack buildouts, cluster deployments, and high-density compute infrastructure * Acting as a senior onsite deployment resource for build quality, infrastructure validation, cabling validation, training, and site readiness * Validating vendor and contractor rack and stack work against DigitalOcean design standards, rack elevations, cabling plans, labeling requirements, and deployment procedures * Verifying physical readiness, including power feeds, redundancy, load balancing, rack layout, hardware placement, cable routing, labeling, and infrastructure documentation * Validating front-end and back-end cabling against design, port mapping, LLDP output, link checks, and internal validation workflows * Running and interpreting LLDP checks, automation scripts, tooling outputs, logs, and hardware diagnostics to confirm connectivity and deployment readiness * Identifying and driving correction of miswires, optic issues, link inconsistencies, communication errors, hardware faults, provisioning blockers, and physical layout issues * Troubleshooting complex issues across hardware, cabling, network-adjacent systems, Linux OS, tooling, and site conditions during high-pressure deployment windows * Coordinating contractors, vendors, and internal employees in a project capacity to complete assigned deployment workstreams * Sequencing work, assigning tasks, validating quality, tracking progress, and escalating blockers for assigned deployment areas * Training new DigitalOcean engineers, local Data Center Operations teams, vendors, and contractors on rack and stack standards, cabling patterns, validation workflows, and basic troubleshooting * Maintaining and improving deployment runbooks, validation workflows, operational procedures, checklists, and handoff documentation * Updating and validating DCTrack, NetBox handoff requirements, asset records, inventory systems, and deployment documentation * Providing daily status updates for assigned workstreams, including progress, risks, blockers, vendor issues, and recommended mitigation steps * Partnering with Data Center Operations, Network Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Logistics, Facilities, Security, Procurement, and vendors to drive deployment readiness * Supporting operational readiness and handoff for newly deployed infrastructure * Participating in lessons learned and driving improvements that reduce repeat issues across future deployments * Supporting planning and preparation for upcoming deployments during offsite periods ## 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