Company Name: Docker, Inc

Job Details: Hiring,Remotely,in,United,States,Remote,Senior,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/senior-software-engineer-clojure-us-east-coast/7900804

Job Description: 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. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the #1 tool for building, sharing, and running apps—trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike. We’re growing fast and just getting started. Come join us for a whale of a ride!The Developer Experience (DevEx) team builds the systems and experiences that help millions of developers build, secure, and ship software with confidence. We power critical parts of Docker Scout and Hardened Images, enabling developers and enterprises to understand and improve their software supply chains.We’re expanding our backend engineering group to strengthen the systems behind Docker’s proprietary content and the experiences built on top of it. Working mainly with Clojure and Go, you’ll shape distributed systems that transform signals from across the Docker ecosystem into reliable, product ready capabilities. As a Senior Engineer, you’ll guide technical design, lead small delivery groups, and raise the bar for engineering excellence across the team.This role suits someone who enjoys solving deep technical problems while supporting the growth of engineers around them.Success in this Role Looks LikeYou’ll thrive here if you enjoy leading by example. Success means you’ve improved system reliability, influenced architectural decisions, mentored engineers, and helped shape a strong technical culture while keeping delivery front and center.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain backend systems and APIs written in Clojure and GoLead small feature teams through planning, execution, and deliveryMentor engineers and share knowledge across the teamMake pragmatic architectural decisions and contribute to long term technical directionWork closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to deliver end to end valueImprove observability, performance, and security of backend servicesRaise operational standards and take part in the paid on call rotationChampion clear communication, documentation, and technical excellenceQualificationsSignificant experience building and operating backend systems in productionStrong programming skills in Clojure plus production experience with Go or a comparable language with a willingness to learn Go.Experience designing and maintaining distributed systems or microservicesStrong understanding of cloud native systems (AWS or GCP), APIs, and data storesProven experience mentoring engineers and guiding projects from design to deliveryExcellent communication skills in a remote, async first environmentA grounded, practical approach to balancing technical depth with business outcomesWhat to ExpectFirst 30 DaysLearn our architecture, services, and workflowsPair with engineers across Clojure and Go systemsShip your first changes to productionGet comfortable with our CI/CD, tooling, and deployment practicesFirst 90 DaysOwn a small project end to endLead a feature delivery or reliability improvement initiativeContribute to documentation, designs, and mentoringBuild strong working relationships across Product, Design, and EngineeringOne Year OutlookYou’re a trusted technical leader in DevExYou’ve improved backend reliability, performance, and delivery velocityYou’ve mentored multiple engineers and shaped team level architectureYou’re leading significant projects and influencing future technical strategyWe use Covey as part of our hiring and / or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT. As part of the evaluation process we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 13, 2024.Please see the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here.PerksFreedom & flexibility; fit your work around your lifeDesignated quarterly Whaleness DaysHome office setup; we want you comfortable while you work16 weeks of paid Parental leaveTechnology stipend equivalent to $100 net/monthPTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoyQuarterly, company-wide hackathonsTraining stipend for conferences, courses and classesEquity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the companyDocker SwagMedical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by countryDocker 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.Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.#LI-REMOTE