Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Sandboxes (Seattle or SF Bay Area)

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.

Experience contributing to cloud-scale compute platforms or container infrastructure products

Knowledge of service mesh, networking, or policy enforcement systems

Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, etc.)

Familiarity with security best practices for multi-tenant cloud systems

Prior experience in developer infrastructure, cloud platforms, or hyperscale environments

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

Compensation & Equity

United States: $170,350 – $275,550 + 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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