[Hiring] Senior Principal Engineer @Docker

Role Description

Docker is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to serve as the technical visionary and architect for our Central Operations and Systems organization — the foundational platform that powers "how Docker does Docker". This role is responsible for defining and driving the technical strategy that enables Docker's transformation to an AI-first company.

• Establish strategic technical plans that span the company systems/data architecture and the end-to-end employee experience.
• Make critical architectural decisions that affect Docker's entire internal systems portfolio.
• Drive technical execution of cross-company initiatives that directly enable every Dockhand.
• Work at the technical intersection of AI, platform infrastructure, developer SDLC, corporate systems, and Docker products.
• Ensure all systems work together seamlessly to support Docker's most precious resources: our employees.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise across multiple domains (SDLC, AI engineering, corporate systems, etc).
• Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale distributed systems serving millions of users and thousands of enterprise customers.
• Broad working knowledge across all platform domains with ability to make sound architectural decisions spanning multiple areas.
• Expert-level understanding of API design, service architecture, and system integration patterns at scale.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern infrastructure patterns (Kubernetes, service mesh, infrastructure-as-code).
• Knowledge of enterprise security requirements, compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001), and their architectural implications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Requirements

• Track record of establishing strategic technical plans that directly enabled business outcomes (revenue growth, cost reduction, market expansion).
• Experience translating business strategy into technical architecture and roadmaps.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and prioritize investments that provide maximum platform leverage.
• Understanding of SaaS business models, enterprise sales cycles, and how platform capabilities influence commercial success.
• Experience making build-vs-buy decisions for critical platform components.
• Proven ability to drive large cross-company technical programs requiring coordination across multiple engineering organizations.
• Strong communication skills with ability to present to executives, influence leadership, and drive alignment at all levels.

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.