Docker, Inc
Senior Software Engineer, AI Tools and Security
Seattle, WA · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 238 days ago
Code ReviewDockerKubernetesCI/CDLLMsAgentic AICommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- 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.
- As AI agents redefine software development, Docker is at the center of that shift, providing the sandboxed environments, verified images, and secure infrastructure that make autonomous workflows trustworthy by default.
- Our flagship product, the MCP Gateway, empowers developers to connect, observe, and secure AI agents and tools across the entire lifecycle-from prototype to production.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Product and Design to shape features and user experience
- Support and guide teammates through code reviews and technical discussions
- This role may require participation in an on-call rotation to provide support outside of standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- Build context about the problem space and prior art
- Provide feedback on current exploration and propose next steps in line with Product and Design
- Work with Product and Design on defining the product
Requirements
- 6+ years of backend engineering experience with production-grade systems
- Proficiency in modern programming languages (we primarily use Go)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecture
- Prior experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar LLM APIs, and the MCP specification
- A strong product mindset-you're excited about building developer-facing tools
- Strong grasp of software engineering best practices (code review, source control, CI/CD, testing)
- Experience building secure, high-throughput services
- Ownership mentality with a bias for shipping, learning, and iterating
- Comfortable working with autonomy across distributed, remote teams.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Contribute to defining the technical approach for new product initiatives
Nice to have
- Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
Compensation
- Technology stipend equivalent to $100 USD net/month
Benefits
- Home office setup
- 16 weeks of paid Parental leave (after 6 months of employment)
- Technology stipend equivalent to $100 USD net/month
- PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
- Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
- Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country
Company info
- We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
- The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.
- we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company
Equal opportunity
- Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Docker considers visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.
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