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.
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Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Remote or hybrid options are widely available, with a remote‑first foundation and role‑specific hybrid structures intended to preserve collaboration. This setup provides location flexibility while letting teams choose operating rhythms.
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Time Off Access: Open/flexible PTO, periodic company “recharge days,” and no‑meeting days are positioned as enablers of balance. These practices make it easier to step away and manage personal commitments.
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Wellbeing Programs: Wellness stipends, mental‑health app access, and home‑office support are offered to sustain balance in a distributed environment. These resources are framed as practical supports for day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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
