Staff Software Engineer, Docker AI Substrate

Docker, Inc

. Design and build systems that deploy, release, and operate Docker's agentic platform for enterprise customers using Go and Kubernetes .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $170,350 - $275,550 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and operating cloud control and management planes, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and Go programming. Proven ability to manage production environments, implement security measures, and collaborate across teams to enhance engineering standards.

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Kubernetes ExpertiseProfessional Proficiency In GoProduction OwnershipDistributed Systems DesignCloud Services Experience

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Hard Skills

Go ProgrammingKubernetesCloud Control Plane DesignDistributed Systems DesignIncident ResponseSLO ManagementSecurity ImplementationTesting DisciplineMentorshipReproducible Deployments

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical DirectionMentorship

Tools & Technologies

DockerCloud ProvidersOperational ToolingIdentity ManagementObservability Tools

Industry Keywords

Enterprise SecurityNetwork BoundariesProduction OwnershipOn-Call SupportSoftware Supply Chain

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDockerKubernetesGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build systems that deploy, release, and operate Docker's agentic platform for enterprise customers using Go and Kubernetes
Ensure consistent platform operation across cloud providers and environments
Implement enterprise security, identity, and network boundaries
Own the release and software supply chain path so deployments are reproducible, verifiable, and trusted
Provide production ownership, on-call support, SLO management, incident response, and operational tooling
Set technical direction with the architect and engineering leadership
Collaborate with runtime, developer experience, identity, and observability teams
Raise engineering standards through design reviews, testing discipline, and mentorship

Requirements

What you’ll need

Built and operated a cloud control and management plane in production for many tenants or environments
Kubernetes expertise beyond deployment, including controllers, operators, reconciliation, and CRDs
Deep hands-on experience with at least one major cloud, including compute, networking, identity, and managed services
Production ownership, including on-call, incident response, SLOs, and post-mortems
Distributed systems design experience, including fault tolerance, consistency, observability, and idempotent reconciliation
Professional proficiency in Go
10+ years of professional software engineering experience in infrastructure, platform, or cloud services
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience (strongly preferred)
Visa sponsorship considered case-by-case based on business needs
Must reside in the Palo Alto, California or Seattle, Washington area
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first by design; work from home, with offices in Seattle and Paris for connection and collaboration
Flexibility to manage your schedule
Generous PTO
Quarterly Whaleness Days
End-of-year Whaleness break
Home office support
Technology stipend equivalent to US$100 net per month
Annual learning and development 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