Docker, Inc · 6 hours ago
Staff Backend Engineer, Secure Policy
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $276K/yr
5+ years expDocker, Inc is a leading platform for app development, aiming to simplify the developer experience. They are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to work on securing the container ecosystem through automation and policy enforcement, collaborating with various teams to enhance Docker's offerings.
Developer PlatformDeveloper ToolsInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Develop, deploy, and monitor microservices and serverless components in AWS
Build and improve automation tooling including GitHub Actions, Argo CD, and Grafana dashboards
Tackle high-performance engineering challenges to deliver container images and metadata efficiently and securely
Design and enforce security and compliance policies across delivery pipelines
Collectively own the security posture and developer experience of secure container images
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience building, deploying, and monitoring microservices on top of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
Proficiency in modern programming languages (we primarily use Go)
Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases in high-volume environments
Strong grasp of software engineering best practices (code review, source control, CI/CD, testing)
Comfortable working with autonomy across distributed, remote teams
Preferred
hands-on experience in infrastructure security, policy enforcement, or compliance frameworks (e.g., SLSA, SOC 2, FedRAMP)
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
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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
K
Kamel Founadi
Founder
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