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 systemsStrong proficiency in Go and / or JavaDeep understanding of container orchestration, Kubernetes, and microservices architectureExperience designing and operating highly available, secure, and observable production systemsStrong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related scalability patternsFamiliarity with CI / CD pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code toolingExcellent problem-solving and debugging skills in distributed environmentsStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across remote, cross-functional teamsPreferred
Experience contributing to or building platform-as-a-service (PaaS) or container infrastructure productsKnowledge of service mesh, networking, or policy enforcement systemsExperience with observability stacks (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, etc.)Familiarity with security best practices for multi-tenant cloud systemsPrior experience in developer infrastructure, cloud platforms, or hyperscale environmentsPerks
Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your lifeDesignated quarterly Whaleness DaysHome office setup; we want you comfortable while you work16 weeks of paid Parental leaveTechnology stipend equivalent to $100 net / monthPTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoyQuarterly, company‑wide hackathonsTraining stipend for conferences, courses and classesEquity; we are a growing start‑up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the companyDocker SwagMedical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by countryDue 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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