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From solo founders to the world's largest companies, developers rely on Docker to build, share, and run their applications across our suite of products including Docker Desktop, Docker Hub, and Docker Scout.\nWe are a globally distributed, remote-first team building the tools that define how software gets built and delivered. As AI agents redefine software development, Docker is at the center of that shift, providing the sandboxed environments, verified images, and secure infrastructure that make autonomous workflows trustworthy by default.\n_______________________________________________________________________\nThe Senior Principal Software Engineer is responsible for shaping and evolving the company’s technical landscape. In addition to designing, developing, and maintaining core systems, the Senior Principal Software Engineer provides strategic guidance to align technology initiatives with business goals. This role is vital in ensuring that the platform is secure, scalable, and performant-capable of supporting rapid growth and driving innovation.\nResponsibilities\nTechnical Strategy & Architecture\nDefine and drive the overarching technical vision, ensuring the platform meets current and future scalability, performance, and security needs\nEvaluate and select tools, frameworks, and architectures to maintain a state-of-the-art technology stack\nLeadership & Mentorship\nProvide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering organization, setting best practices and standards.\nCoach and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration\nInnovation & Research\nInvestigate emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices\nLead prototyping initiatives and proof-of-concepts that can transform the platform’s capabilities\nScalability & Performance\nEnsure the platform is designed for high performance and can seamlessly handle increasing user loads\nOversee performance optimization, load balancing, and capacity planning strategies\nReliability & Availability\nDesign fault-tolerant, highly available systems that minimize downtime and deliver a seamless user experience Infrastructure Automation\nAdvocate for and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, CI/CD pipelines, and automation best practices\nContinuously refine deployment, testing, and operations processes to improve efficiency\nSecurity & Compliance\nCollaborate with security experts to ensure platform integrity, compliance with industry standards, and protection of sensitive data\nProactively address security vulnerabilities and champion secure coding practices\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure technical initiatives support business objectives\nDrive alignment between engineering roadmaps and product strategies\nTechnical Problem-Solving\nTackle complex architectural and technical issues, providing clear direction and innovative solutions\nServe as an escalation point for critical system challenges\nCode Quality & Reviews\nUphold coding standards through thorough code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable codebases\nEstablish and enforce best practices around testing, documentation, and version control\nDocumentation & Knowledge Sharing\nProduce comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design guidelines, and operational runbooks\nPromote a transparent engineering culture by sharing insights and successes across the organization\nQualifications\n12+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise across multiple domains (SDLC, AI engineering, corporate systems, etc)\nExtensive software engineering experience, with a track record in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems\nDeep technical expertise: Proficiency in multiple programming languages, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern development frameworks\nLeadership acumen: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse engineering teams, inspire innovation, and drive successful outcomes\nArchitectural vision: Proven skill in defining and driving architectural roadmaps that align with evolving business needs.\nProblem-solving ability: Expertise in diagnosing complex system issues and designing robust, scalable solutions\nCommunication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nSecurity conscious: Solid understanding of security best practices, compliance standards, and data protection\nContinuous improvement mindset: Passion for optimizing processes, toolchains, and workflows\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience\nAs a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will not only architect innovative solutions but also shape the technical culture. Your leadership and expertise will be pivotal in building a resilient, cutting-edge platform that supports rapid growth and drives long-term success.\nDocker considers visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.\nCompensation & Equity\nUnited States: $219K - $352K + equity\n______________________________________________________________________\nPosting Information\nOpen vacancy: This posting is for an existing open role.\n\nAI in hiring: Docker may use AI-assisted tools during our recruiting process.\n\nInterview recordings: Candidates will be invited to opt in to interview recordings to support interviewer calibration and consistent evaluations. 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