United States
Remote
Senior
Full Time
💰$ 219,000 - $ 352,000
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Requirements
- •12+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise across multiple domains (SDLC, AI engineering, corporate systems, etc)
- •Extensive software engineering experience, with a track record in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems
- •Proficiency in multiple programming languages, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern development frameworks
- •Demonstrated ability to lead diverse engineering teams, inspire innovation, and drive successful outcomes
- •Proven skill in defining and driving architectural roadmaps that align with evolving business needs
- •Expertise in diagnosing complex system issues and designing robust, scalable solutions
- •Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- •Solid understanding of security best practices, compliance standards, and data protection
- •Passion for optimizing processes, toolchains, and workflows
- •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
What You'll Do
- •Define and drive the overarching technical vision, ensuring the platform meets current and future scalability, performance, and security needs
- •Evaluate and select tools, frameworks, and architectures to maintain a state-of-the-art technology stack
- •Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering organization, setting best practices and standards
- •Coach and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration
- •Investigate emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices
- •Lead prototyping initiatives and proof-of-concepts that can transform the platform’s capabilities
- •Ensure the platform is designed for high performance and can seamlessly handle increasing user loads
- •Oversee performance optimization, load balancing, and capacity planning strategies
- •Design fault-tolerant, highly available systems that minimize downtime and deliver a seamless user experience
- •Advocate for and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, CI/CD pipelines, and automation best practices
- •Continuously refine deployment, testing, and operations processes to improve efficiency
- •Collaborate with security experts to ensure platform integrity, compliance with industry standards, and protection of sensitive data
- •Proactively address security vulnerabilities and champion secure coding practices
- •Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure technical initiatives support business objectives
- •Drive alignment between engineering roadmaps and product strategies
- •Tackle complex architectural and technical issues, providing clear direction and innovative solutions
- •Serve as an escalation point for critical system challenges
- •Uphold coding standards through thorough code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable codebases
- •Establish and enforce best practices around testing, documentation, and version control
- •Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design guidelines, and operational runbooks
- •Promote a transparent engineering culture by sharing insights and successes across the organization
Benefits
- •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
About Docker
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