Docker, Inc
Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Sandboxes (Seattle or SF Bay Area)
Seattle, WA · Staff+ · Full-time
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$4,245 more — $174,595 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $174,595 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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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.
- 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.
- Docker is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and operate core services that power Docker's Cloud Sandboxes platform
- Build scalable systems for microVM orchestration, workload scheduling, and lifecycle management
- Develop high-performance APIs and control plane components for managing multi-tenant workloads
- Collaborate with product, platform, and security teams to deliver customer-focused capabilities
- Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and design documents
- respond to incidents, debug production issues, and drive continuous improvement of system reliability
- Take part in on-call rotation for your team; respond to incidents, debug production issues, and drive continuous improvement of system reliability
- Flexibility that fits your life - We trust you to manage your schedule while delivering great work.
- We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- We believe diverse teams build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our global community.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in Go and/or Java
- Experience designing and operating highly available, secure, and observable production systems
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related scalability patterns
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code tooling
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience contributing to cloud-scale compute platforms or container infrastructure products
- Knowledge of service mesh, networking, or policy enforcement systems
- Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, etc.)
- Familiarity with security best practices for multi-tenant cloud systems
- Prior experience in developer infrastructure, cloud platforms, or hyperscale environments
- 10+ years of backend software engineering experience building large-scale cloud or distributed systems
- Deep understanding of container orchestration, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in distributed environments
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across remote, cross-functional teams
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.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Docker considers sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.
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