Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Sandboxes (West Coast)

Docker has been one of the most loved brands in developer tooling, trusted by more than 20 million monthly users and over 20 billion container image pulls. From solo founders to the worlds largest companies, developers rely on Docker to build, share, and run their applications across our suite of products including Docker Desktop, Docker Hub, and Docker Scout.We are a globally distributed, remote-first team building the tools that define how software gets built and delivered. As AI agents redefine software development, Docker is at the center of that shift, providing the sandboxed environments, verified images, and secure infrastructure that make autonomous workflows trustworthy by default.We are a globally distributed, remote-first team building the tools that define how software gets built and delivered. As AI agents redefine software development, Docker is at the center of that shift, providing the sandboxed environments, verified images, and secure infrastructure that make autonomous workflows trustworthy by default.As a Staff Software Engineer on the Cloud Sandboxes team, you’ll design and build the core systems that power Docker’s cloud agentic platform. Your work will focus on creating scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure that enables developers to deploy and manage agentic workloads efficiently and with confidence.If you thrive on solving distributed systems challenges, enjoy working at the intersection of developer experience and cloud infrastructure, and want to help shape the future of Docker’s platform, we’d love to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and operate core services that power Docker’s Cloud Sandboxes platformBuild scalable systems for microVM orchestration, workload scheduling, and lifecycle managementDevelop high-performance APIs and control plane components for managing multi-tenant workloadsEnsure system reliability, observability, and performance across Docker’s Cloud Sandbox infrastructureCollaborate with product, platform, and security teams to deliver customer-focused capabilitiesParticipate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and design documentsContribute to automation and CI/CD improvements across the deployment pipelineDebug and resolve production issues across distributed systems in cloud environmentsTake part in on-call rotation for your team; respond to incidents, debug production issues, and drive continuous improvement of system reliabilityQualificationsRequired:10+ years of backend software engineering experience building large-scale cloud or distributed systemsStrong proficiency in Go and/or JavaDeep understanding of container orchestration, Kubernetes, and microservices architectureExperience designing and operating highly available, secure, and observable production systemsStrong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related scalability patternsFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code toolingExcellent problem-solving and debugging skills in distributed environmentsStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across remote, cross-functional teamsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.Preferred:Experience contributing to cloud-scale compute platforms or container infrastructure productsKnowledge of service mesh, networking, or policy enforcement systemsExperience with observability stacks (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, etc.)Familiarity with security best practices for multi-tenant cloud systemsPrior experience in developer infrastructure, cloud platforms, or hyperscale environmentsDocker considers sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.PerksFreedom & flexibility; fit your work around your lifeDesignated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness breakHome office setup; we want you comfortable while you work16 weeks of paid Parental leave (after 6 months of employment)Technology stipend equivalent to $100 USD net/monthPTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoyTraining stipend for conferences, courses and classesEquity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the companyDocker SwagMedical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by countryRemote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and ParisDocker 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.#LI-REMOTE

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• 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.

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 (after 6 months of employment)
• Technology stipend equivalent to $100 USD 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.