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Docker, Inc · 5 days ago

Director, Engineering - Docker Desktop (US East Coast)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
money$245K/yr - $344K/yr
date5+ years exp

Docker, Inc is a leading company in app development, focused on providing innovative solutions for developers. The Director of Engineering will lead teams responsible for the Docker Desktop and Core DX, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with business goals.

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Responsibilities

Management of teams of engineers distributed across Europe and the US
Ensure predictable delivery and operational excellence of the components the teams ship
Align the team with business and product goals by working closely with product management
Facilitate communication across teams and status reporting for critical projects
Hire and retain talent
Hold a high bar for engineering excellence

Qualification

Backend software developmentTeam managementOperational excellenceAutonomyCommunication skills

Required

5+ years experience managing a high performing team
5+ years experience as a backend software developer
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable with a high degree of autonomy (self-motivated, organized) and the ability to work remotely across time zones

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
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Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country
Remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris

Company

Docker, Inc

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At Docker, we simplify the lives of developers who are making world-changing apps.
dateFounded in 2011
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
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https://www.docker.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$435.86M
Key Investors
Bain Capital VenturesTribe CapitalInsight Partners
2022-03-31Series C· $105M
2021-03-16Series B· $23M
2019-11-13Series A· $35M

Leadership Team

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Jean-Laurent de Morlhon
Vice President of Software Engineering
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Kamel Founadi
Founder

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