Senior Principal Software Engineer, Docker and Ecosystem at Docker

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Docker is hiring a senior principal software engineer, docker and ecosystem focused on Docker platform and open-source ecosystem engineering.

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Location: Remote
Advertised region: Seattle, WA / Seattle / United States
Employment: FullTime
Work arrangement: remote
Technologies: AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker

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Role overview

The Senior Principal Software Engineer, Docker and Ecosystem opening at Docker is centered on Lead technical work for Docker platform and open-source ecosystem engineering. The employer also lists Design reliable architectures and guide implementation with customers or engineering teams. and Improve delivery, automation, documentation, testing and operational quality. 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 senior principal software engineer, docker and ecosystem focused on Docker platform and open-source ecosystem engineering. The named technologies include AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker.

The posting identifies 12+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in build security, software supply chain security, SDLC tooling or equivalent experience and Demonstrated understanding of the threat model around the software build process: how compromise gets introduced through dependencies, build environments, artifacts, and… 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 / 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

Lead technical work for Docker platform and open-source ecosystem engineering.
Design reliable architectures and guide implementation with customers or engineering teams.
Improve delivery, automation, documentation, testing and operational quality.
Collaborate across product, services, support and platform teams.

Qualifications

12+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in build security, software supply chain security, SDLC tooling or equivalent experience
Demonstrated understanding of the threat model around the software build process: how compromise gets introduced through dependencies, build environments, artifacts, and pipelines, and what actually mitigates it
Hands-on architectural experience with some meaningful subset of: artifact signing and verification, provenance and attestation, SBOM generation and consumption, dependency and package security, CI/CD pipeline security, base image trust, or vulnerability intelligence at scale
Working knowledge of supply chain security frameworks and standards, and their practical architectural implications
Expert-level understanding of API design, service architecture, and system integration patterns at scale
Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale distributed systems serving millions of users and thousands of enterprise customers
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern infrastructure patterns
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 such as revenue growth, market expansion, or unblocked enterprise deals
Experience translating business strategy into technical architecture and roadmaps
Understanding of SaaS business models, enterprise sales cycles, and how security capabilities influence commercial outcomes
Experience making build-versus-buy decisions for critical platform components
Proven ability to drive large cross-company technical programs requiring coordination across multiple engineering organizations
Experience working with VPs and executives to set and execute technical strategy
Track record of influencing technical direction without direct authority, building consensus across teams with competing priorities
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present to executives and drive alignment at every level

Technology in this role

AWS: AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes .
Azure: AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes .
GCP: AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes .
Kubernetes: AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes .
Docker: AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes .
Go: Each of those steps is a place where something can go wrong, or be made to go .
CI/CD: 12+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in build security, software supply chain security, SDLC tooling or equivalent experience Demonstrated understanding of the threat model around the software build process: how compromise gets introduced through .
CAN: Each of those steps is a place where something can go wrong, or be made to go .

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.