Docker, Inc · 1 hour ago
Senior Software Engineer, Container-as-a-Service
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$185K/yr - $261K/yr
6+ years expDocker, Inc is a leader in app development, making it easier for developers to focus on innovation. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Container-as-a-Service team, you will design and build core systems for Docker's cloud platform, focusing on scalable and secure infrastructure for containerized workloads.
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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
Qualification
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
Benefits
Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
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
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
Remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris
Company
Docker, Inc
At Docker, we simplify the lives of developers who are making world-changing apps.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$435.86MKey Investors
Bain Capital VenturesTribe CapitalInsight Partners
2022-03-31Series C· $105M
2021-03-16Series B· $23M
2019-11-13Series A· $35M
Leadership Team
Jean-Laurent de Morlhon
Vice President of Software Engineering
Dieu Cao
Head Of Product Management
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