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Principal Software Engineer, Networking (Seattle or SF Bay Area)

Docker· Engineering
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Remote$198k - $319kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior individual contributor and technical leader responsible for defining and delivering the networking stack for Docker’s Sandboxes platform, with a focus on multi-tenant, scalable infrastructure across local and cloud environments and enabling Docker’s expansion into AI and security products.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and operate core networking services that power Docker's Sandboxes platform across local laptops and public cloud environments
  • Build scalable networking infrastructure for microVM orchestration, workload scheduling, and lifecycle management
  • Develop high-performance networking data- and control-plane components for multi-tenant agentic workloads
  • Ensure network reliability, observability, and performance across Docker's 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 local and public-cloud environments
  • Take part in on-call rotation for your team; respond to incidents and drive continuous improvement of system reliability and availability

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience building and leading large-scale cloud or distributed systems, with a focus on networking foundations
  • Track record of driving technical consensus and delivering high-quality infrastructure software at scale, on tight timelines
  • Experience with microservices architecture, container networking, service mesh, policy enforcement, and container orchestration
  • Experience with kernel and user-space networking technologies, including Linux networking, OVS/OVN, DPDK, and eBPF
  • Experience designing and operating highly available, secure, and observable networking infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) 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:Networking at scaleTeam leadership and technical guidanceCommunication and collaboration

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