GrepJob
Docker

Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Sandboxes (West Coast)

Docker
Apply
about 9 hours ago

Base Salary

$170k - $276k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and operate core services for Docker’s Cloud Sandboxes platform.
  • Build scalable systems for microVM 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 Cloud Sandbox 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.
  • Take part in on-call rotation for your team and respond to incidents.

Requirements

  • 10+ 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

  • Freedom & flexibility to fit work around life.
  • Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break.
  • Home office setup for comfort while working.
  • 16 weeks of paid Parental leave after 6 months of employment.
  • Technology stipend equivalent to $100 USD net/month.
  • PTO plan that encourages taking time for personal enjoyment.
  • Training stipend for conferences, courses, and classes.
  • Equity in the company as it grows.
  • Docker Swag.
  • Medical benefits, retirement, and holidays vary by country.
  • Remote-first culture with offices in Seattle and Paris.