Principal Software Engineer, AI Tools and Security (Seattle or SF Bay Area)

Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecture

Prior experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar LLM APIs, and the MCP specification

Meet team members

Build context about the problem space and prior art

Provide feedback on current exploration and propose next steps in line with Product and Design

Work with Product and Design on defining the product

Attend customer calls

Meet people across the company

Help grow the team by participating in hiring loops

Bring the product to market

Docker considers visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.

Compensation & Equity

United States: $198K – $319K + equity

Open vacancy: This posting is for an existing open role.

AI in hiring: Docker may use AI-assisted tools during our recruiting process.

Interview recordings: Candidates will be invited to opt in to interview recordings to support interviewer calibration and consistent evaluations. Recordings are optional and require explicit consent.

Remote-first by design – Work from your home, with offices in Seattle and Paris for connection and collaboration.

Flexibility that fits your life – We trust you to manage your schedule while delivering great work.

Time to recharge – Generous PTO, designated quarterly Whaleness Days, and a designated end-of-year Whaleness break.

Home office support – Set up your workspace for comfort and success.

Technology stipend – Equivalent to US$100 net per month to help support your work.

Learning & development – Annual stipend for conferences, courses, certifications, and continued learning.

Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid parental leave after six months of employment.

Equity for all full-time employees – Share in Docker's long-term success as we continue to grow.

Comprehensive benefits – Medical, retirement, and paid holidays vary by country.

Docker swag – Because representing the whale never gets old.

Docker is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe diverse teams build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our global community.

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