Docker, Inc
Docker helps developers bring their ideas to life by conquering the complexity of app development.
Staff Software Engineer – Enterprise
Location
Washington
Posted
86 days ago
Salary
$195.4K - $275.6K / year
Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaPythonGo
Job Description
• Define the technical architecture for Docker's unified enterprise governance platform, ensuring it scales to support thousands of enterprise customers
• Design the Unified Internal Access Control Endpoint that will serve as the single source of truth for permissions, settings, and policies across all Docker products
• Architect systems that balance immediate customer needs with long-term platform extensibility
• Identify gaps in existing processes and systems, recommend solutions, and drive implementation
• Own end-to-end delivery of major platform components such as the Enterprise Command Center, group management/RBAC systems, or high-volume audit logging infrastructure
• Lead technical design for SIEM/API integrations that enable enterprises to ingest Docker telemetry into their existing security infrastructure
• Solve complex problems creatively and efficiently, often navigating ambiguity and competing priorities
• Make technical decisions that balance customer impact, engineering velocity, and operational sustainability
• Mentor engineers across the organization, helping them grow their technical skills and judgment
• Set technical standards and best practices that raise the bar for the entire platform organization
• Lead complex technical discussions and drive alignment across teams with different priorities
• Serve as a subject matter expert on enterprise platform architecture, consulted by teams across the company
• Partner with product management and leadership to translate Docker's enterprise strategy into technical roadmaps
• Build strong cross-functional networks with teams across Desktop, Hub, AI, Security, and Cloud products
• Represent the Enterprise Platform team in technical discussions with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Job Requirements
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with deep specialization in building enterprise SaaS platforms or wide breadth across multiple relevant domains
- Expert-level proficiency in backend development (Go, Python, Java, or similar) with strong opinions on when to use what
- Extensive experience designing, building, and operating large-scale distributed systems
- Deep understanding of API design, service architecture, and system integration patterns
- Strong knowledge of databases, caching, and data pipeline architectures
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container/orchestration technologies
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
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