[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Container-as-a-Service at Docker

San Francisco, California, United States

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Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

Docker

Containerization platform for application development

About Docker

Docker offers a containerization platform that enables developers to build, share, and run applications in isolated environments called containers. These containers package applications with their dependencies, ensuring consistent performance across different stages of development and deployment. Docker stands out from competitors by simplifying the development process and enhancing collaboration, with a freemium business model that includes various subscription tiers and services like Docker Hub and Docker Desktop. The company's goal is to streamline software development and deployment, making it easier for developers to manage applications efficiently.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$484.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Home Office Stipend
Parental Leave
Phone/Internet Stipend
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
Company Equity
Health Insurance

Risks

Competition from Kubernetes could impact Docker's market share.
Alternative container runtimes like Podman pose a threat to Docker's dominance.
Security vulnerabilities in Docker containers could undermine platform trust.

Differentiation

Docker offers a comprehensive platform for building, sharing, and running applications.
Docker's containerization ensures consistency across development and deployment stages.
Docker's freemium model provides flexibility with various subscription tiers.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Kubernetes drives demand for Docker's containerization solutions.
Docker's acquisitions enhance its performance, flexibility, and security features.
Growing hybrid and multi-cloud environments position Docker as a key player.

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