Senior Principal Software Engineer, Docker and Ecosystem

Domain Expertise

12+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in build security, software supply chain security, SDLC tooling or equivalent experience

Demonstrated understanding of the threat model around the software build process: how compromise gets introduced through dependencies, build environments, artifacts, and pipelines, and what actually mitigates it

Hands-on architectural experience with some meaningful subset of: artifact signing and verification, provenance and attestation, SBOM generation and consumption, dependency and package security, CI/CD pipeline security, base image trust, or vulnerability intelligence at scale

Working knowledge of supply chain security frameworks and standards, and their practical architectural implications

Expert-level understanding of API design, service architecture, and system integration patterns at scale

Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale distributed systems serving millions of users and thousands of enterprise customers

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern infrastructure patterns

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Strategic & Business Impact

Track record of establishing strategic technical plans that directly enabled business outcomes such as revenue growth, market expansion, or unblocked enterprise deals

Experience translating business strategy into technical architecture and roadmaps

Understanding of SaaS business models, enterprise sales cycles, and how security capabilities influence commercial outcomes

Experience making build-versus-buy decisions for critical platform components

Leadership & Influence

Proven ability to drive large cross-company technical programs requiring coordination across multiple engineering organizations

Experience working with VPs and executives to set and execute technical strategy

Track record of influencing technical direction without direct authority, building consensus across teams with competing priorities

Strong communication skills, with the ability to present to executives and drive alignment at every level

Experience mentoring senior engineers and developing technical leadership

Enterprise Platform Experience

Experience building products that serve enterprise customers with complex security and compliance requirements

Knowledge of enterprise security requirements and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001, and their architectural implications

Understanding of how enterprise security teams evaluate, procure, and operate tooling

Background at a security company, developer tools company, or infrastructure software company operating at significant scale

Experience with container technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, or developer productivity platforms

Experience with enterprise billing complexity, including contract management, usage-based pricing, and revenue recognition

Track record of migrating legacy systems while maintaining business continuity

Contributions to open source security tooling or participation in supply chain security standards work

External recognition as a technical leader through conference speaking, publications, or open source contributions

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Security Posture

Artifacts produced through Docker carry verifiable provenance by default, not by opt-in configuration

Build-time threat classes are addressed architecturally rather than through detection after the fact

Developers keep security controls enabled because the controls are fast and unobtrusive

Business Enablement

Security and governance capabilities directly unblock enterprise revenue

New product SKUs launch in weeks instead of months through the billing platform

Usage-based billing supports monetization of new security and AI product lines

Platform Leverage

Product teams ship enterprise-ready, secure-by-default features in under two weeks rather than months

Shared security primitives replace fragmented per-product implementations

Platform systems achieve 99.9%+ uptime for business-critical workflows

Organizational Impact

Recognized across Docker as the definitive technical authority on build and supply chain security

Multiple Staff and Principal engineers developed who can own major domains

Docker's voice carries weight in the external supply chain security conversation

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

Compensation & Equity

United States: $219K – $352K + 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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