Docker, Inc

Senior Manager, Engineering, Local Runtime (East Coast)

United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 53 days ago

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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.

Lead a team of 6-10 engineers building Docker's cross-platform runtime across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Own the technical direction and roadmap.
Partner closely with product management to align the team with business and product goals.
We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Drive the long-term technical direction of the runtime across all supported platforms.

5+ years experience managing high-performing engineering teams.
5+ years of hands-on systems programming experience (hypervisors, container runtimes, OS internals, kernel development, or similar low-level infrastructure).
8+ years of professional, hands-on, full-time software engineering experience in backend, infrastructure, or platform engineering.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience with container runtimes (OCI, containerd, runc) or equivalent low-level infrastructure.
Cross-platform systems experience across two or more of: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Comfortable with a high degree of autonomy and the ability to work remotely across time zones.
Deep understanding of virtualization concepts: VMMs, hypervisors, and hardware-assisted virtualization.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
FIRST 30 DAYS
Understand the group and team missions.
Meet the team along with peers across the group and the company.
Start line managing reports and building a rapport.

This technology is the core of Docker's new sbx product, which enables AI agents and workloads to run safely and at scale.

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
Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company

this role is only open to candidates currently living and working in the East Coast time zone of the US or Canada.
We are unable to make an exception to this location requirement - thanks!
we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company
The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.

Docker considers visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.

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