Docker, Inc
Senior Principal Engineer, Central Ops & Systems
Seattle, WA · Principal · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$219k-$352kDetected 57 days ago
Distributed SystemsAWSGCPAzureCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesAPI DevelopmentAgentic AIComplianceSalesLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
Stay score
odds of building a lasting career here
59Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →Employer immigration record
from this employer's Department of Labor filings
Files H-1B transfers
5 transfer filings in the last year, covering 5 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.
Sourced from Department of Labor LCA, PERM and prevailing-wage disclosure data. Employer matching is by name, so figures may be split across an employer's legal entities. Absence of a filing means none appears in our copy of the data, not that none exists.
Community outcomes
No reports yet — be the first to help the next applicant.
About the role
- ABOUT DOCKER 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.
- This role requires someone who combines deep technical expertise across multiple domains.
Responsibilities
- Develop architectural principles and standards that guide technical decisions across the Central Operations and Systems group and influence product engineering teams
- Anticipate future business needs and ensure platform architecture provides the flexibility to support Docker's evolving commercial models
- Architect the Docker SDLC "Golden Path": how Dockhands build, manage and deploy systems and software, as applicable
- Drive convergence of fragmented systems across Docker-replacing product-specific implementations with shared platform capabilities
- Lead architectural reviews for major initiatives across Docker, ensuring alignment with platform strategy and long-term maintainability
- Design infrastructure that specifically supports AI and agent initiatives-rapid deployment, programmatic environment creation, consistent APIs
- Drive cost optimization across platform infrastructure while maintaining performance and reliability standards
- Work with senior managers and directors across Docker organization to drive operations and strategy
- Mentor and develop Staff and Principal engineers, raising the technical bar across the organization
- Drive build-vs-buy decisions for critical platform components, evaluating vendor solutions against Docker's specific requirements
Requirements
- Technical Expertise
- 12+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise across multiple domains (SDLC, AI engineering, corporate systems, etc)
- Broad working knowledge across all platform domains with ability to make sound architectural decisions spanning multiple areas
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern infrastructure patterns (Kubernetes, service mesh, infrastructure-as-code)
- Knowledge of enterprise security requirements, compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001), and their architectural implications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Track record of establishing strategic technical plans that directly enabled business outcomes (revenue growth, cost reduction, market expansion)
- Experience translating business strategy into technical architecture and roadmaps
- Demonstrated ability to identify and prioritize investments that provide maximum platform leverage
- Experience working with VPs and executives to set and execute technical strategy
- Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale distributed systems serving millions of users and thousands of enterprise customers
- Expert-level understanding of API design, service architecture, and system integration patterns at scale, including in-house vs. vendor developed systems.
- Strategic & Business Impact
- Understanding of SaaS business models, enterprise sales cycles, and how platform capabilities influence commercial success
Skills
- Your influence will impact the work of every Dockhand every day.
- Docker's most precious resources:
- our employees.
Compensation
- Compensation & Equity
Benefits
- Time to recharge - Generous PTO, designated quarterly Whaleness Days, and a designated end-of-year Whaleness break.
- Home office support - Set up your workspace for comfort and success.
- Technology stipend - Equivalent to US$100 net per month to help support your work.
- Learning & development - Annual stipend for conferences, courses, certifications, and continued learning.
- Parental leave - 16 weeks of paid parental leave after six months of employment.
- Equity for all full-time employees - Share in Docker's long-term success as we continue to grow.
- Comprehensive benefits - Medical, retirement, and paid holidays vary by country.
Company info
- Managing the breadth is both the exciting and challenging part of this role.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Docker considers visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.
Apply directly at Docker, Inc →Create a free account for alerts like thisView Docker, Inc immigration profile
This listing is sourced directly from Docker, Inc's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.