Senior Software Engineer, Desktop Platform (US East Coast)

At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters. Our remote-first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. We’re growing fast and just getting started. Come join us for a whale of a ride!

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building backend or systems software, ideally in Go or similar languages.
• Experience working on cross-platform desktop applications or lifecycle components (installers, updaters, system services).
• Demonstrated ability to design modular, maintainable system components that scale across teams.
• Comfortable working with observability, telemetry pipelines, performance metrics, and system health diagnostics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through ambiguity and cross-cutting technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration, design reviews, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of operating system internals, installers/updaters, virtualization, networking, or OS-level APIs.
• Experience with CI/CD systems, build pipelines, or release engineering workflows is a plus.

Benefits

• Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
• Designated quarterly Whaleness Days
• Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work
• 16 weeks of paid Parental leave
• Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month
• PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
• Quarterly, company-wide hackathons
• 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