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

Qualifications 8+ 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 What to Expect First 30 days Onboard, integrate with our Sandbox infrastructure teams, and build context on Docker's Sandbox vision Deep-dive into Sandbox architecture for local and public-cloud infrastructure, with a focus on driving simple, common foundational primitives usable across both environments Identify the highest-leverage opportunities in the current architecture, along with strategic and tactical execution risks First 90 days Develop a technical roadmap to address the challenges identified; drive consensus across stakeholders Provide technical leadership to a small team of engineers to deliver on the roadmap Establish or improve technical standards for development, deployment, operation, and observability of networking services One-year outlook Drive simplification of foundational networking infrastructure across local and public-cloud environments Establish repeatable engineering practices for quality, performance, and operational excellence Nurture

the team's confidence and capability by providing clarity, sustaining focus, and delivering pragmatically through successive iteration Set a standard for what a small team of engineers can deliver and manage when given a charter, autonomy, and the tools they need Docker considers visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.

Compensation & Equity United States: $170,350 – $275,550 + equity

Perks Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work 16 weeks of paid Parental leave (after 6 months of employment) Technology stipend equivalent to $100 USD net/month PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company Docker Swag Medical

benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country Remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be. #LI-REMOTE

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