Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Sandboxes (Seattle or SF Bay Area) at Docker

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Docker is hiring a staff software engineer, cloud sandboxes (seattle or sf bay area) focused on cloud sandbox platform engineering.

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Location: Remote
Advertised region: Seattle, WA / San Francisco Bay Area / Seattle / United States
Employment: FullTime
Work arrangement: remote
Technologies: Java, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Go

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Role overview

The Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Sandboxes (Seattle or SF Bay Area) opening at Docker is centered on Design, build or deliver technical work for cloud sandbox platform engineering. The employer also lists Collaborate with product, security, services and platform teams. and Improve reliability, performance, testing, automation and documentation. These responsibilities define the practical scope more clearly than the job title: applicants should be ready to explain what they have built, supported or delivered that relates directly to this work. The listing summary says: Docker is hiring a staff software engineer, cloud sandboxes (seattle or sf bay area) focused on cloud sandbox platform engineering. The named technologies include Java, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Go.

The posting identifies 10+ years of backend software engineering experience building large-scale cloud or distributed systems and Strong proficiency in Go and/or Java as relevant qualifications. Candidates should connect these requirements to evidence from their own work, including their individual contribution, technical decisions and outcomes. The listing describes the work arrangement as remote and gives the location as Seattle, WA / San Francisco Bay Area / Seattle / United States. Confirm country eligibility, travel, employment terms and any details absent from this summary directly with Docker before applying. This overview is based on the employer-provided posting; it does not infer team structure or expectations that the source does not state.

Responsibilities

Design, build or deliver technical work for cloud sandbox platform engineering.
Collaborate with product, security, services and platform teams.
Improve reliability, performance, testing, automation and documentation.
Translate customer or operational requirements into maintainable systems.

Qualifications

10+ years of backend software engineering experience building large-scale cloud or distributed systems
Strong proficiency in Go and/or Java
Deep understanding of container orchestration , Kubernetes , and microservices architecture
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
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in distributed environments
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across remote, cross-functional teams
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
Docker considers sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.
United States: $170,350 – $275,550 + equity

Technology in this role

Java: Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
AWS: Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
Azure: Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
GCP: Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
Kubernetes: Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
Docker: Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
Go: Java AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes Docker .
CI/CD: 10+ years of backend software engineering experience building large-scale cloud or distributed systems Strong proficiency in Go and/or Java Deep understanding of container orchestration , Kubernetes , and microservices architecture Experience designing and operating highly .
Prometheus: 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 .
Grafana: 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 .

Benefits

Remote-first by design – Work from your home, with offices in Seattle and Paris for connection and collaboration.
Flexibility that fits your life – We trust you to manage your schedule while delivering great work.
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.
Docker swag – Because representing the whale never gets old.
Docker is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.