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Staff Backend Engineer, Hub (East Coast)

Docker· Engineering
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Remote$170.4k - $275.6kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Staff Backend Engineer role focused on distributed systems, large-scale backend architecture, and high-volume storage at Docker Hub. Owns end-to-end systems from schema design to deployment, observability, and operations in a remote-first, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, build, and operate high-scale distributed systems powering Docker Hub’s registry platform—spanning artifact storage, metadata services, indexing workflows, and performance-critical APIs.
  • Lead the design and implementation of backend services with a strong emphasis on scalability, correctness, resilience, and performance.
  • Drive major initiatives around multi-region replication, caching strategies, request-path optimization, and core registry reliability.
  • Design, optimize, operate the data and storage layers - for both Relational and NoSql as well as object storage and related technologies.
  • Develop schemas and data models to support high-throughput, large-volume workloads.
  • Own systems end-to-end—from storage-layer behavior to API design, deployment workflows, and production monitoring.
  • Improve the performance and reliability of one of the world’s largest repositories of container images.
  • Develop and enhance observability through metrics, traces, alerting, and dashboards.
  • Lead improvements to deployment and operational tooling (e.g., Argo CD, GitHub Actions).
  • Participate in on-call rotations as part of supporting critical production services.
  • Mentor engineers and lead design and architecture reviews.
  • Partner with Product, Design, SRE, and Platform teams to deliver high-impact projects.
  • Engage with open-source communities, cloud-native partners, and the broader ecosystem.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years backend engineering experience with deep expertise in distributed systems and large-scale backend architectures.
  • Strong production experience with Golang, including designing and operating large Go-based services in cloud environments.
  • Strong production experience with Kubernetes, including operating services at scale.
  • Experience designing and running high-scale storage systems (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or equivalent) in production.
  • Experience building and operating cloud-based services (AWS preferred).
  • Experience with event-driven or streaming systems, such as Kafka, SNS/SQS, or equivalent.
  • Strong foundation in software engineering best practices: design documentation, testing strategies, CI/CD, code review, observability.
  • Comfortable functioning autonomously in a fully distributed, remote-first team and working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills

Required:Distributed systemsGolangKubernetesStorage systems (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)Cloud services (AWS)Event-driven / streaming systems

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 – Representing the brand.
  • Open to visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis according to business needs.
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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