DigitalOcean
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at DigitalOcean?
Frequently Asked Questions
DigitalOcean provides a foundation for employees to do the best work of their careers with a commitment to both remote work and in-person collaboration. These ways of working are dependent on specific roles and are mutually agreed upon by employees and their managers. S
Fully Remote: Our fully remote employees are not required to work from a DigitalOcean office. This is true for 50% of the organization.
Hybrid Remote: Our hybrid remote employees typically work from an office three days a week, and the rest of the time they work remotely. This is true for the India region.
Office Based: Our in-office employees work in-office give days per week. This is true for employees in Pakistan.
DigitalOcean Employee Perspectives
DigitalOcean gives employees the flexibility and autonomy to manage their schedules in ways that support both their careers and their personal lives. Employees say the company's distributed work model and results-oriented culture make it possible to excel professionally while balancing family responsibilities and other commitments.
“Having a busy six-year-old with an active school and social life, finding the right balance between work and life outside of work is extremely important to me. At DigitalOcean, I have been able to find career satisfaction without having to compromise my role as a mother and a wife. There is autonomy in the way that everyone approaches their day and their work that allows for me to truly own my schedule from a day-to-day perspective. In addition, working with a distributed, global team culture is truly a value add.”
DigitalOcean promotes a flexible work environment where employees are trusted to focus on results rather than rigid workplace expectations. Employees say the company encourages connection through shared lunches and virtual social events while giving people the autonomy to work in ways that fit their lives. Success is measured by impact, not by how long someone stays in the office.
“Enforcing a dress code isn’t a priority for anyone at the company. We ensure that there are plenty of ways to bond with colleagues, such as over (free!) lunch every day overlooking our beautiful neighborhood, or during a virtual coffee hangout with employees around the world. And results are what matter: being the last one in the office isn’t seen as the one true sign of hard work (apparently this is mind-blowing in NYC).”
What People Are Saying About DigitalOcean
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Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: The organization operates as remote-first with home‑office support and region‑aware options, enabling many to work from home. This structure is positioned to help employees manage personal commitments and reduce commuting overhead.
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Time Off Access: Open/flexible PTO, companywide recharge days, and designated no‑meeting days are presented as mechanisms to disconnect and step away when needed. These practices are framed to make taking time off straightforward.
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Wellbeing Programs: Wellness stipends, mental‑health app access, and ergonomic/home‑office support are prominently offered. These resources are intended to bolster day‑to‑day wellbeing in a distributed setup.
DigitalOcean's Benefits
Offers a flexible time off policy
Offers generous PTO
DigitalOcean gives employees unlimited PTO
Offers paid volunteer time
Provides bereavement leave
Provides paid holidays
Provides paid sick days
Employees receive unlimited days of paid sick leave.
Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy
Has employee-led culture committees
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Happy hours are hosted once per week in the warmer months.
Offers company-sponsored outings
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Offers fitness stipend
DigitalOcean reimburses its employees up to $100 per month for fitness services and activities
Offers wellness programs
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Utilizes a hybrid work model
