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DigitalOcean simplifies cloud computing so developers and businesses can spend more time building software that changes the world. With its mission-critical infrastructure and fully managed offerings, DigitalOcean helps developers, startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) rapidly build, deploy and scale applications to accelerate innovation and increase productivity and agility. read more
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PARTICIPANTS
69
TOTAL
RATINGS
616

DigitalOcean Company Culture

DigitalOcean Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.6/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

DigitalOcean CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Yancey Spruill DigitalOcean's CEO
Yancey Spruill
82 /100

Diversity at DigitalOcean

Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+

Diverse employees at DigitalOcean have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at DigitalOcean

Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at DigitalOcean have rated Meetings, Outlook, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

DigitalOcean eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

57

DigitalOcean employees are 57% more likely to recommend DigitalOcean as a great place to work

74%Promoters
9%Passives
17%Detractors

Working at DigitalOcean

Working at DigitalOcean is rated highly by 69 employees, across various culture dimensions. DigitalOcean employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Meetings categories, putting DigitalOcean’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Buffalo, NY. See below in detail how working at DigitalOcean was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at DigitalOcean

A+

Overall Company Culture at DigitalOcean is rated A+

Last updated a month ago

Top
5%

DigitalOcean ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 69 Employees

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Engineering84

DigitalOcean Employee Reviews

Out of 18 DigitalOcean employee reviews, 86% were positive. The remaining 14% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping DigitalOcean improve their work culture.

86%
14%
Positive Reviews86%
Constructive Feedback14%

Positive Reviews From DigitalOcean Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Everyone respects and collaborate with each other.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Cooperative, customer centric and give their best in worst conditions
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    RSU and bonuses excluding salary

Constructive Feedback From DigitalOcean Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    why: opinion of my structure is underestimated sometimes, even at crucial desicions. and my salary is lower than at market. what: definition of roles and responsabilities among executive team. and increasing salary on 20%.

DigitalOcean Company Information

DigitalOcean Company Overview

DigitalOcean simplifies cloud computing so developers and businesses can spend more time building software that changes the world. With its mission-critical infrastructure and fully managed offerings, DigitalOcean helps developers, startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) rapidly build, deploy and scale applications to accelerate innovation and increase productivity and agility.

DigitalOcean was founded in 2011 and its current CEO is Yancey Spruill. Since its inception 15 years ago, DigitalOcean has grown to 581 employees.

DigitalOcean Mission, Vision & Values

DigitalOcean Mission Statement

DigitalOcean's mission is to simplify cloud computing so developers and businesses can spend more time creating software that changes the world.

DigitalOcean Values

  • Our community is bigger than just us
  • Simplicity in all we do
  • We speak up when we have something to say and listen when others do
  • We are accountable and deliver on our commitments
  • Love is at our core

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at DigitalOcean

For nonprofits who need resources or visibility into their efforts, DigitalOcean provides infrastructure credits, cash donations through the Hollie’s Hub for Good Fund, and visibility through a resource hub. In early 2021, DigitalOcean also announced a commitment the Pledge 1% movement as a part of our IPO. We are allocating 1% of our pre-IPO equity valuation, around $50 million, to expand our Hollie’s Hub for Good over the next 10 years.

Headquarter101 6th Ave
York, NY 10013
United States of America
Websitewww.digitalocean.com
Founding Date2011
Company StatusPublic
Stock$DOCN
Jobswww.digitalocean.com/careers
Social Sites

DigitalOcean Competitors

DigitalOcean competitors include Heroku and Code Climate. DigitalOcean ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how DigitalOcean compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Heroku's Logo
    Heroku
    4.6/5
  2. #2
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    DigitalOcean
    4.6/5
  3. #3
    Code Climate's Logo
    Code Climate
    3.7/5
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
DigitalOcean employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at DigitalOcean report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
96% of DigitalOcean employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
DigitalOcean employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
DigitalOcean employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
96% of DigitalOcean employees call their work environment positive
Environment

DigitalOcean Employees

DigitalOcean has 581 employees. 69 employees at DigitalOcean have reviewed DigitalOcean across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.

Overall, the 69 DigitalOcean employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at DigitalOcean are pleased with their total compensation at DigitalOcean, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at DigitalOcean are extremely happy with their team. 69 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at DigitalOcean are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at DigitalOcean believe the environment at DigitalOcean is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at DigitalOcean is comfortably fast. About 71% of the employees at DigitalOcean work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at DigitalOcean are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining DigitalOcean - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining DigitalOcean is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. DigitalOcean employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

DigitalOcean KPIs and OKRs

At DigitalOcean 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of DigitalOcean's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 DigitalOcean employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes40%
No60%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

DigitalOcean CEO & Leadership

DigitalOcean CEO - Yancey Spruill

Yancey Spruill DigitalOcean's CEO
82 /100

DigitalOcean’s CEO Yancey Spruill started in this role in 2019. Yancey’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Buffalo, NY. DigitalOcean’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, employees in the HR department, and Female employees. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, Male employees, and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to DigitalOcean’s competitors, Yancey Spruill ranks right above Code Climate CEO Bryan Helmkamp. Under Spruill’s leadership, DigitalOcean employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Meetings. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where DigitalOcean could stand to see real improvement.

DigitalOcean Leadership

The DigitalOcean Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Yancey Spruill, Chief Technology Officer Barry Cooks, and Chief Executive Officer Yancey Spruill

  • Yancey Spruill  CEO / President

    Yancey Spruill CEO / President

    As Chief Executive Officer, Yancey drives the overall strategy for DigitalOcean leading the company through its next... read more

  • Barry Cooks Chief Technology Officer

    Barry is DigitalOcean’s Chief Technology Officer. In this role he oversees the company’s overall product direction and... read more

  • Yancey Spruill Chief Executive Officer

    As Chief Executive Officer, Yancey drives the overall strategy for DigitalOcean leading the company through its next... read more

  • Matt Norman Chief People Officer

    As Chief People Officer, Matt Norman leads the global people team and is responsible for building DigitalOcean’s people... read more

  • Jeff Guy Chief Operating Officer

    Jeff Guy is DigitalOcean’s Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he is focused on customer success, revenue growth, and... read more

  • Gabe Monroy Chief Product Officer

    Gabe Monroy is Chief Product Officer at DigitalOcean where he oversees the product management organization and owns the... read more

  • Carly Brantz Chief Marketing Officer

    As Chief Marketing Officer, Carly oversees DigitalOcean’s worldwide marketing operations as the company continues to... read more

  • Bill Sorenson Chief Financial Officer

    Bill is DigitalOcean’s Chief Financial Officer, responsible for overseeing and scaling the company’s global finance... read more

DigitalOcean Salaries

How much does DigitalOcean pay?

How much do people at DigitalOcean get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at DigitalOcean is $110,691, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,718, or $52 per hour.

At DigitalOcean, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $216,206 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,535 annually. Average DigitalOcean salaries by department include: IT at $90,752, Operations at $92,713, Admin at $54,777, and HR at $125,805. Half of DigitalOcean salaries are above $108,718.

30 employees at DigitalOcean rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 96 ratings) while 29 employees at DigitalOcean rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 34 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$65k
$65k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$85k
$85k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$107k
$107k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$159k
$159k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$195k
$195k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$259k
$259k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$262k
$262k100th Percentile
$110,691*
Average Compensation
$108,718*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

DigitalOcean Salaries by Department

Explore DigitalOcean Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at DigitalOcean

Diverse employees at DigitalOcean score the company 79/100 across various culture categories, placing DigitalOcean in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at DigitalOcean across various culture dimensions.

Because our community is bigger than just us, DigitalOcean has committed to creating a diverse environment that supports, includes, and elevates all employees, especially those who are often the most underrepresented and disenfranchised in our communities. DigitalOcean's latest Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report can be found at www.digitalocean.com/diversity/diversity-equity-inclusion-report-2020.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men 84/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees 78/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men 53/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees N/A/100

DigitalOcean Perks & Benefits

DigitalOcean benefit offerings vary by region. Employees can expect to enjoy things like: - Full Health Coverage: Fully paid health benefits for all our employees. - 401k Plan: It's never too early to start saving. DigitalOcean matches up to 4% of every employee's salary - Education Support: All employees receive reimbursement for conferences, training or education - Fitness &. Wellness Stipend: $100 per month to support your physical & mental health - Internet & Phone Stipend: $200 per month to help support your WFH setup - WFH Stipend: Ensure our employees are as comfortable as possible WFH! - Monthly snack & coffee home deliveries - Custom Workstations: Mac? PC? Linux? We’ll hook up your rig with your preferred equipment - Flexible Vacation Time: Take the time you need to live a balanced and fulfilling personal life - Headphones: Up to $100 for headphones of your choosing

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Work From Home Policy

DigitalOcean PTO

DigitalOcean's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is DigitalOcean's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 67% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. DigitalOcean's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time16%
Vacation Policy67%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare17%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo50%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, DigitalOcean applied for 16 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

DigitalOcean has a total of 581 employees

16
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (16 out of 16)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 16)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 16)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 16)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let DigitalOcean Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in DigitalOcean on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
60%
Business Development
20%
Engineering
20%

Candidates By Location

San Francisco
40%
New York City
40%
Portland
20%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding DigitalOcean

What is DigitalOcean address?

DigitalOcean location is at 101 6th Ave

Who is the CEO of DigitalOcean?

DigitalOcean CEO is Yancey Spruill, their score by employees is 82

What is DigitalOcean eNPS?

The eNPS for DigitalOcean is 57

What is the salary for Sales Rep in DigitalOcean?

Sales Rep average salary in the US is 116k

What are the salaries in the Operations in DigitalOcean?

The average salaries for Operations in DigitalOcean is 93k

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