Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise
At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters. Our remote-first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the #1 tool for building, sharing, and running apps—trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike. We’re growing fast and just getting started. Come join us for a whale of a ride!
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Platform team within the Infrastructure organization. In this role, you'll build customer-facing applications and workflows that enable enterprise success on Docker. You'll work on the systems that power how the world's largest organizations manage, govern, and observe their Docker deployments at scale.
This is an opportunity to have a significant impact on Docker's enterprise trajectory. The features you build will directly support companies in the Fortune 100, enabling them to adopt Docker products across thousands of developers with the governance controls they require.
Responsibilities
Build Enterprise-Grade Products
Develop features for Docker's Enterprise Command Center, the consolidated administrative interface where enterprise admins manage access, billing, policies, and configurations across all Docker products
Implement group management and RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) capabilities that make it easy to implement policy scoping at global, group, and user levels
Build unified access control endpoints that abstract permissions, settings, and policies for product teams across Docker
Create Observability & Compliance Solutions
Develop customer-facing insights dashboards with near-real-time reporting and granular filtering capabilities
Build audit logging infrastructure that supports high-volume use cases and user-level activity tracking
Implement SIEM/API integrations enabling enterprises to ingest Docker telemetry into leading data warehousing solutions.
Drive Technical Excellence
Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following engineering best practices
Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
Lead projects or steps within larger initiatives, coordinating with cross-functional teams
Act as a technical resource for more junior teammates
Collaborate Across Teams
Partner with product management to translate enterprise customer requirements into technical solutions, building cross-cutting solutions to customer problems.
Build relationships with other engineering and product teams; collaborating on technical designs, code reviews and the design and launch of new internal APIs to provide a single pane of glass for Docker customers.
Qualifications
Technical Skills
4-6 years of software engineering experience with in-depth practical knowledge of modern web development
Proficiency in one or more backend languages (Go, Python, Java, or similar)
Experience building and operating production web services and APIs
Familiarity with React or similar frontend frameworks for building admin interfaces
Working knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and caching systems (Redis)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container technologies
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Engineering Practices
Strong understanding of software design patterns and principles
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Ability to debug and troubleshoot complex distributed systems
Understanding of security best practices for enterprise applications
Collaboration & Communication
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Experience building relationships across multiple teams to drive outcomes
Comfort receiving general instructions on routine work while exercising judgment within defined processes
Nice to Have
Experience building enterprise SaaS applications with multi-tenancy
Familiarity with identity management (OIDC, SAML, SCIM) and access control systems
Experience with observability tools (Datadog, Splunk, New Relic)
Background in building billing or metering systems
Exposure to compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
What to Expect
First 90 Days
Ship your first feature to production with guidance from senior engineers
Develop a solid understanding of Docker's enterprise customer needs and platform architecture
Build effective working relationships with your immediate team and key partners
First Year
Lead delivery of a significant component of the Enterprise Command Center or governance platform
Contribute to technical design decisions that impact how enterprise customers experience Docker
Act as a go-to resource for teammates on areas where you've developed expertise
Participate in cross-functional projects that touch multiple platform areas
How We Work
Scope & Complexity: You'll work on projects of moderate scope and complexity with significant impact on your team and related teams
Guidance: You'll receive general instructions on routine work and more detailed guidance on new or complex tasks
Growth: You'll have opportunities to lead projects, mentor teammates, and develop emerging strategic thinking skills
Autonomy: You'll exercise judgment within defined processes while contributing to process improvements
Docker considers sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.
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Perks
Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work
16 weeks of paid Parental leave
Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month
PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company
Docker Swag
Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country
Remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris
Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.
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