Backend Engineer • Staff

Who you are

You have extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly in building and running services at scale. Your background includes a strong understanding of security and policy enforcement, which is crucial for protecting modern software supply chains. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver effective solutions.

Your technical expertise includes developing, deploying, and monitoring microservices and serverless components, particularly in AWS. You are familiar with automation tooling and have experience with tools like GitHub Actions and ArgoCD. You understand the importance of high-performance engineering challenges and are eager to tackle them in the context of container security.

You are passionate about creating developer-first experiences and are committed to building secure and scalable solutions. You have a proactive approach to problem-solving and enjoy working in a remote-first culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

Experience with container ecosystems and a deep understanding of the challenges associated with securing them would be a plus. Familiarity with monitoring tools like Grafana and a background in automation would enhance your ability to contribute effectively to the team.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and improving Docker's registry and SaaS offerings. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the solutions you build are secure and scalable. Your work will involve tackling high-performance engineering challenges to deliver container images and metadata efficiently.

You will also focus on building automation tooling that enhances the developer experience. This includes working with GitHub Actions to streamline workflows and using ArgoCD for continuous delivery. Monitoring the performance of the services you build will be a key part of your responsibilities, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by Docker's users.

As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Docker's offerings. Your contributions will directly impact how developers around the world deliver containers more effectively and securely. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and help foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the team.

What we offer

Docker provides a remote-first work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere while being part of a global team. We value diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Our culture encourages innovation and collaboration, making it an exciting place to grow your career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development. Join us at Docker and be part of a team that is redefining software development and operations security.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Your unique perspective could be exactly what we need to continue our mission of making app development easier for everyone.