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Docker, Inc · 3 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer, Runtime Container Platform

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$185K/yr - $261K/yr

Docker, Inc is a leading company in app development, known for its innovative solutions and extensive user base. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Runtime Container Platform team to design, build, and evolve core container runtime features, collaborating with other engineers to enhance Docker's foundational systems.

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Responsibilities

Design, build, and evolve core container runtime features in Go and Linux environments
Work on foundational systems including Docker Engine, containerd, and related runtime components
Maintain and improve large open source codebases used across Docker products and the broader ecosystem
Collaborate with other Docker teams to integrate runtime capabilities with products like Docker Desktop and Docker Hub
Partner with upstream open source communities and contributors
Make thoughtful tradeoffs between performance, security, reliability, and developer experience

Qualification

GoLinuxContainer runtimesVirtualization technologiesLinux internalsOpen source contributionsDeveloper toolingCollaboration

Required

Strong experience building systems in Go or deep experience in another systems language with willingness to work primarily in Go
Solid background working in Linux environments
Hands-on experience with container runtimes or low-level container technologies such as Docker Engine, containerd, or runc
Experience working close to the container stack, including runtime, image building, networking, isolation, or similar areas
Comfort working in large shared codebases and collaborating closely with other engineers

Preferred

Contributions to open source projects, especially CNCF or container-related projects
Experience with virtualization technologies such as Firecracker, QEMU, VirtIO, or microVMs
Knowledge of Linux internals including networking, kernel interfaces, or system performance
Experience building developer tooling, CLIs, or platform infrastructure used by other teams

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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Dieu Cao
Head Of Product Management
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