Docker, Inc
Senior Software Engineer, Container-as-a-Service
Docker, Inc, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Software Engineer, Container-as-a-Service
This range is provided by Docker, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters. Our remote-first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the #1 tool for building, sharing, and running apps—trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike. We’re growing fast and just getting started. Come join us for a whale of a ride!
Base pay range $189,600.00/yr - $260,700.00/yr
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and operate core services that power Docker’s Container-as-a-Service platform
Build scalable systems for container orchestration, workload scheduling, and lifecycle management
Develop high-performance APIs and control plane components for managing multi-tenant workloads
Ensure system reliability, observability, and performance across Docker’s CaaS infrastructure
Collaborate with product, platform, and security teams to deliver customer-focused capabilities
Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and design documents
Contribute to automation and CI/CD improvements across the deployment pipeline
Debug and resolve production issues across distributed systems in cloud environments
Qualifications Required
6+ years of backend software engineering experience building large-scale cloud or distributed systems
Strong proficiency in Go and/or Java
Deep understanding of container orchestration, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture
Experience designing and operating highly available, secure, and observable production systems
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related scalability patterns
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code tooling
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in distributed environments
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across remote, cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience contributing to or building platform-as-a-service (PaaS) or container infrastructure products
Knowledge of service mesh, networking, or policy enforcement systems
Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, etc.)
Familiarity with security best practices for multi-tenant cloud systems
Prior experience in developer infrastructure, cloud platforms, or hyperscale environments
Perks
Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days
Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work
16 weeks of paid Parental leave
Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month
PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
Quarterly, company‑wide hackathons
Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
Equity; we are a growing start‑up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company
Docker Swag
Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country
Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
EEO Statement & Diversity Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.
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Base pay range $189,600.00/yr - $260,700.00/yr
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and operate core services that power Docker’s Container-as-a-Service platform
Build scalable systems for container orchestration, workload scheduling, and lifecycle management
Develop high-performance APIs and control plane components for managing multi-tenant workloads
Ensure system reliability, observability, and performance across Docker’s CaaS infrastructure
Collaborate with product, platform, and security teams to deliver customer-focused capabilities
Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and design documents
Contribute to automation and CI/CD improvements across the deployment pipeline
Debug and resolve production issues across distributed systems in cloud environments
Qualifications Required
6+ years of backend software engineering experience building large-scale cloud or distributed systems
Strong proficiency in Go and/or Java
Deep understanding of container orchestration, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture
Experience designing and operating highly available, secure, and observable production systems
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related scalability patterns
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code tooling
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in distributed environments
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across remote, cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience contributing to or building platform-as-a-service (PaaS) or container infrastructure products
Knowledge of service mesh, networking, or policy enforcement systems
Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, etc.)
Familiarity with security best practices for multi-tenant cloud systems
Prior experience in developer infrastructure, cloud platforms, or hyperscale environments
Perks
Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days
Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work
16 weeks of paid Parental leave
Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month
PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
Quarterly, company‑wide hackathons
Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
Equity; we are a growing start‑up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company
Docker Swag
Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country
Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
EEO Statement & Diversity Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.
#J-18808-Ljbffr