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Docker, Inc · 4 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer, Clojure (US East Coast)

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

Docker, Inc is a leading platform for app development, making it easier for developers to focus on their core tasks. The Senior Software Engineer will work on backend systems and APIs, primarily using Clojure and Go, while mentoring engineers and improving system reliability.

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Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs written in Clojure and Go
Lead small feature teams through planning, execution, and delivery
Mentor engineers and share knowledge across the team
Make pragmatic architectural decisions and contribute to long term technical direction
Work closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to deliver end to end value
Improve observability, performance, and security of backend services
Raise operational standards and take part in the paid on call rotation
Champion clear communication, documentation, and technical excellence

Qualification

ClojureGoDistributed systemsCloud native systemsAPIsData storesTechnical depthMentoringCommunication skills

Required

Significant experience building and operating backend systems in production
Strong programming skills in Clojure plus production experience with Go or a comparable language with a willingness to learn Go
Experience designing and maintaining distributed systems or microservices
Strong understanding of cloud native systems (AWS or GCP), APIs, and data stores
Proven experience mentoring engineers and guiding projects from design to delivery
Excellent communication skills in a remote, async first environment
A grounded, practical approach to balancing technical depth with business outcomes

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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