Senior Software Engineer, Container-as--Service

Senior Software Engineer, Container-as-a-Service

This range is provided by Docker, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters. Our remote-first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the #1 tool for building, sharing, and running apps—trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike.

We’re growing fast and just getting started. Come join us for a whale of a ride!

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• 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

• 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

• 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, Open Telemetry, Grafana, etc.)
• Familiarity with security best practices for multi-tenant cloud systems
• Prior experience in developer infrastructure, cloud platforms, or hyperscale environments

• Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
• Designated quarterly Whaleness Days
• 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
• Quarterly, company‑wide hackathons
• 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

Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.