Docker

Staff Backend Engineer, Hub (US East Coast)

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11 months ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+

Base Salary

$170k - $276k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Architect, build, and operate high-scale distributed systems for Docker Hub.
  • Lead the design and implementation of backend services with a focus on scalability and performance.
  • Drive initiatives around multi-region replication and core registry reliability.
  • Design and optimize data and storage layers for high-throughput workloads.
  • Develop observability metrics and enhance operational tooling.
  • Mentor engineers and lead design and architecture reviews.
  • Engage with open-source communities and cloud-native partners.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of backend engineering experience with expertise in distributed systems.
  • Strong production experience with Golang and Kubernetes.
  • Experience designing and running high-scale storage systems in production.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based services, preferably AWS.
  • Experience with event-driven or streaming systems like Kafka.
  • Strong foundation in software engineering best practices.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Benefits

  • Freedom and flexibility to fit work around life.
  • Designated quarterly Whaleness Days and end of year break.
  • Home office setup for comfort while working.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Technology stipend of $100 net/month.
  • Encouragement to take PTO for personal enjoyment.
  • Training stipend for professional development.
  • Equity in the company as it grows.
  • Docker swag and various medical benefits.

Tech Stack

Amazon DynamoDBApache KafkaArgo CDAWSDockerGitHub ActionsGoKubernetesPostgreSQL

Categories

Docker

About Docker

1,001-5,000 employees

Docker builds developer tools for building, sharing, and running containerized applications, including Docker Desktop, Docker Hub, Docker Scout, and the open-source Docker Engine. It monetizes through paid subscriptions for individuals, teams, and enterprises, along with security offerings such as Docker Hardened Images. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company serves over 20 million monthly users and supports more than 20 billion container image pulls.

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