Senior Software Engineer, Tooling

Docker, Inc

. Build and maintain a framework for rapidly creating and deploying internal applications and services .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $160,900 - $260,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining frameworks for internal applications, with strong capabilities in full-stack development, cloud deployment, and integration of third-party tools. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively in a remote environment.

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Full-Stack DevelopmentCloud Deployment (AWS, GCP, Azure)Backend Language (Go, Python, TypeScript)KubernetesAI-Assisted Development

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentBackend Language (Go)Backend Language (Python)Backend Language (TypeScript)Cloud Deployment (AWS)Cloud Deployment (GCP)Cloud Deployment (Azure)KubernetesCI/CDFramework Design

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationCollaborationAsynchronous Work

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD ToolsSaaS ProductsAPIsIncident Management ToolsLogging Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Internal ApplicationsTool DevelopmentSystems ArchitectureAutomationStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain a framework for rapidly creating and deploying internal applications and services
Provide authentication, hosting, CI/CD, logging, observability, and alerting defaults
Create templates, documentation, and examples for internal tool development
Set standards for building, securing, and operating internal applications
Leverage existing systems and sources of truth to build cross-connects
Identify gaps in tools, processes, and systems across teams and turn them into proposals
Scope, deliver, and improve custom business applications and tooling
Own tools through rollout, adoption, and ongoing support
Evaluate build, buy, or integrate options and recommend solutions with tradeoffs
Connect tools with identity systems, data sources, Slack, and existing company systems
Shape consistent and maintainable internal systems architecture
Build incident management, SLO, and alerting defaults into the framework
Use AI tooling to accelerate delivery and automate workflows
Work with platform leads, engineering teams, and business teams including HR, Finance, Marketing, and Customer Support
Own projects from scoping through rollout and adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of software engineering, including building and shipping internal tools or full-stack web applications
Strong full-stack skills: a backend language such as Go, Python, or TypeScript, and a modern frontend framework
Experience designing reusable frameworks, templates, or platforms that other engineers build on
Experience deploying to the cloud (AWS, GCP, or Azure) with containers and CI/CD, and working knowledge of Kubernetes
Sound judgment on build, buy, and integrate decisions, and experience integrating third-party SaaS products and APIs
Experience working directly with non-engineering stakeholders to turn a need into a working tool
Experience with AI-assisted development or LLM-powered automation
Clear written communication and comfort working asynchronously on a remote team
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Visa sponsorship is considered case-by-case based on business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first by design – Work from your home, with offices in Seattle and Paris for connection and collaboration.
Flexibility that fits your life – Manage your schedule while delivering great work.
Generous PTO
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days
Designated end-of-year Whaleness break
Home office support
Technology stipend equivalent to US$100 net per month
Annual stipend for conferences, courses, certifications, and continued learning
16 weeks of paid parental leave after six months of employment
Equity for all full-time employees
Medical benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Docker swag