Unstoppable Velocity: Why 2026 is the Year to Join DigitalOcean

Unstoppable Velocity: Why 2026 is the Year to Join DigitalOcean We are growing fast Our rewards match the intensity of our innovation An environment where you can make an impact About the author Try DigitalOcean for free Related Articles From User to Trusted Advisor: How Jeff Fan Powers Customer Success at DigitalOcean Leading the Cloud With Curiosity : Spotlight on Pranav Nambiar, SVP, AI/ML & PaaS Is DigitalOcean Your Next Career Spot? A 5-Year Insider on Why It Should Be By ccarpenter Published: January 6, 2026 2 min read In 2025, we were relentless in our drive to build the comprehensive agentic cloud, made possible through the hard work and dedication of over 1,500 DigitalOcean “Sharks” around the globe. As we kick off 2026, we’re fortifying our teams with people who have deep expertise, a passion for customers, and the hunger to gain hands-on experience with AI and work that is defining history. If that sounds like you, you’re invited to discover what DigitalOcean has to offer: Our culture of high performance and deep commitment to developers and Digital Native Enterprises drove exceptional results in 2025 for our growing base of 640K+ customers globally. As we push the boundaries of the cloud in 2026, we’ve built a Total Rewards program that recognizes individual impact and ensures that Sharks have what they need to thrive. Whether you’re working from one of our offices in Hyderabad, Karachi, Santa Clara, or Denver , or contributing remotely from home, our flexible policies are built for a global workforce. We rigorously benchmark our compensation to ensure we remain competitive, giving you the security and motivation to do the best work of your career. At DigitalOcean, community spirit starts within our own ‘tank,’ where Sharks build meaningful relationships and take deep pride in our shared mission. Our impact ripples far beyond our internal Slack channels. We are a global force, and in 2025, we proved it by hosting Wavemaker Meetups and engaging in countless major developer events worldwide - from FounderCon to RAISE Summit to our own marquee event, Deploy. As we move through 2026, we are taking that connection to the next level and leading our community through the AI revolution. Through viral starter apps, native integrations, and high-impact digital content, we’re giving developers the blueprints to build the future. By doubling down on our digital presence, we’re ensuring that every developer - and every Shark - has the resources to build what’s next.