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

Docker· Engineering
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Remote$170.4k - $275.6kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Staff Software Engineer on the Cloud Sandboxes team responsible for designing and building core systems powering Docker’s cloud agentic platform, with a focus on scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure for deploying and managing agentic workloads in a multi-tenant cloud environment.

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
  • Ensure system reliability, observability, and performance across Docker’s Cloud Sandbox infrastructure
  • Collaborate with product, platform, and security teams to deliver customer-focused capabilities
  • Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and design documents
  • Contribute to automation and CI/CD improvements across the deployment pipeline
  • Debug and resolve production issues across distributed systems in cloud environments
  • Take part in on-call rotation for your team; respond to incidents, debug production issues, and drive continuous improvement of system reliability

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.

Skills

Required:GoContainer orchestrationCloud infrastructure
Nice to have:Java

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 – 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
  • Comprehensive benefits – Medical, retirement, and paid holidays vary by country
  • Docker swag – Company branding merchandise
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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