Design, implement, and operate core services that power Docker’s Offload platform
Build scalable systems for container orchestration, workload scheduling, and lifecycle management
Develop high-performance APIs and control plane components for managing multi-tenant workloads
Ensure system reliability, observability, and performance across Docker’s Offload infrastructure
Collaborate with product, platform, and security teams to deliver customer-focused capabilities
Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and design documents
Contribute to automation and CI/CD improvements across the deployment pipeline
Debug and resolve production issues across distributed systems in cloud environments

Requirements

8+ 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

Benefits

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

GoJavacontainer orchestrationKubernetesmicroservices architecturecloud infrastructureAWSAzureGCPCI/CD

Soft Skills

problem-solvingdebuggingcommunicationcollaboration