DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean Inclusion & Diversity
Frequently Asked Questions
DigitalOcean enables its employees to do the best work of their careers by investing in the employee experience. Whether that’s building in-person connections at one of our Local Meetups, online in one of our Connection Spaces, or through motivating our employees through our reward and recognition platform. When you join DO, you’ll join a rich community of Sharks who care for one another and our customers.
Belonging and Inclustion at DigitalOcean are supported through these spaces, a local meetup program and its dedicated budget, company-wide trainings, parental leave and transition-back programs, and more. 87% of employees in 2025 cited peer relationships grounded in a willingness to collaborate and help one another, as as evidence that inclusion is part of daily culture.
DigitalOcean Employee Reviews
What People Are Saying About DigitalOcean
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Work-Life Balance: Remote-first setup, flexible options, and open PTO are emphasized, with norms that support sustainable pacing and autonomy. Policies and practices around home-office support and wellness further reinforce balance.
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Benefits & Perks: Compensation and benefits include equity programs such as an ESPP, retirement matching, comprehensive health coverage, and learning resources, along with stipends for home office and connectivity. These tangible offerings are consistently highlighted in company materials and role descriptions.
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Team Support: Colleagues are often seen as friendly, helpful, and collaborative, with ERGs and community programs fostering inclusion and connection. Cross-functional collaboration and recognition rituals contribute to a supportive day-to-day environment.
DigitalOcean's Benefits
Hiring practices promote diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
Offers diversity-based Employee Resource Groups