Principal Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in designing and implementing distributed systems — you've led technical projects that required a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and service architecture. Your expertise in Docker and cloud technologies enables you to create solutions that are both scalable and reliable.

You possess strong leadership skills and have a track record of defining technical strategies that align with business goals — you thrive in collaborative environments where you can partner with other principal engineers to drive innovation. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly makes you an effective leader in cross-functional teams.

You are passionate about building secure and efficient systems that support millions of developers — your experience with multi-cloud environments allows you to architect solutions that operate seamlessly across different platforms. You understand the importance of establishing standards for reliability and scalability in high-availability systems.

Desirable

Experience with AI technologies and their integration into cloud services would be a plus — familiarity with machine learning frameworks can enhance your contributions to the AI Cloud initiative. A background in working with enterprise-level applications will also be beneficial as you design APIs and service abstractions.

What you'll do

As a Principal Software Engineer at Docker, you will define the long-term technical strategy for the AI Cloud’s control and data plane services — your role will involve architecting highly available, multi-region systems that can operate across multiple cloud providers. You will design APIs and service abstractions that integrate Docker Desktop, Hub, and enterprise cloud services, ensuring a seamless developer experience.

You will establish standards for reliability, scalability, and security, guiding the engineering team in implementing best practices — your leadership will be crucial in fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the team. Collaborating with other principal engineers, you will drive the technical direction of the AI Cloud initiative, ensuring that it meets the needs of millions of developers and thousands of enterprises.

Your responsibilities will also include mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance to the team — you will lead code reviews and ensure that the team adheres to high-quality coding standards. You will be involved in strategic planning sessions, contributing your insights to shape the future of Docker’s AI Cloud offerings.

What we offer

Docker provides a remote-first culture, allowing you to work from anywhere while being part of a global team — we value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment. You will have access to medical benefits, retirement plans, and other perks that vary by country. Join us at Docker and be part of a team that is redefining app development for millions of users worldwide.