Software Engineer, App Runtime

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: €90K - €123.8K

Docker makes app development easier, allowing developers to focus on what matters. Our remote-first team is globally distributed, united by a passion for innovation and excellent developer experiences. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the leading tool for building, sharing, and running applications, trusted by both startups and Fortune 100 companies. We are experiencing rapid growth and are just beginning our journey. Join us for an exciting ride!

The Runtime team is responsible for the core container runtime components that power Docker, including the Moby Engine, containerd, and associated low-level systems. These open-source projects, primarily written in Go and C, form the foundation for running containers across millions of developer machines and production environments worldwide. This work supports numerous open-source projects, Docker products like Docker Desktop, and third-party tools. With team members across the US and Europe, our mission is to enhance the most widely used container runtime to support fast and reliable container workflows.

The ideal candidate is passionate about developer experience and interested in low-level container operations. They are comfortable collaborating with Product and Design teams to solve user problems, possess an eye for security and performance, and have strong interpersonal skills developed through contributing to or working on open-source projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience using a backend language (e.g., Go, C, C++, or Rust)
• Experience developing for Linux
• Experience working on open source projects
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute new Runtime features in collaboration with Design and Product teams.
• Work with other Docker teams to integrate build tooling (Desktop, Hub).
• Maintain and evolve open source code bases.
• Collaborate with contributors to our projects and with upstream projects.

Onboarding Expectations

First 30 Days:

• Meet the team.
• Understand the team's mission.
• Begin exploring a section of the codebase.
• Start triaging open-source repositories.
• Ship a small code change.

First 90 Days:

• Become comfortable with a section of the codebase.
• Connect with individuals across the company.
• Ship a more significant code change.
• Demo work at internal Product Development demos.
• Attend a customer call.
• Gain an understanding of Docker personas and their relevance to Runtime.

First Year:

• Achieve autonomy/ownership over an area (dependent on level).
• Contribute to shaping the direction of Runtime/Moby (dependent on level).
• Collaborate with other Docker teams to deliver end-to-end features.

Company Information & Perks

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.

Perks (for Full-Time Employees Only):

• Freedom & flexibility to fit work around your life.
• Designated quarterly Whaleness Days.
• Home office setup to ensure comfort while working.
• 16 weeks of paid Parental leave.
• Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month.
• PTO plan that encourages taking time for enjoyable activities.
• Quarterly, company-wide hackathons.
• Training stipend for conferences, courses, and classes.
• Equity: As a growing startup, we want all employees to share in the company's success.
• Docker Swag.
• Medical benefits, retirement, and holidays vary by country.

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

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