Company Name: Docker

Job Details: $200.4-275.6k+,EquityKubernetesAWSGCPGoAzureDockerSenior,and,Expert,levelRemote,from,USMore,information,about,location

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Job Description: RoleWho you areWe’re looking for a Staff Backend Engineer who thrives at the intersection of AI, security, and developer experience8+ years of backend engineering experience with production-grade systemsA strong product mindset—you're excited about building developer-facing toolsStrong grasp of software engineering best practices (code review, source control, CI/CD, testing)Deep knowledge of distributed and highly scalable systems, cloud-native infrastructure, and API designExperience building secure, high-throughput servicesProficiency in modern programming languages (we primarily use Go)Ownership mentality with a bias for shipping, learning, and iteratingComfortable working with autonomy across distributed, remote teamsExperience using cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)Strong written and verbal English communication skillsDesirableExperience with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecturePrior experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar LLM APIs, and the MCP specificationWhat the job involvesDocker’s AI Tools & Security team is building the foundation for the next generation of secure, developer-friendly AI infrastructureOur flagship product, the MCP Gateway, empowers developers to connect, observe, and secure AI agents and tools across the entire lifecycle—from prototype to productionWe’re defining how developers safely harness the power of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in real-world environmentsYou’ll lead the technical direction of the Gateway and related services, collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Security to deliver elegant frameworks and APIs that developers love to useThis is a high-velocity, high-ownership environment: you’ll ship fast, iterate constantly, and help shape the future of secure agent-based developmentDefine the technical solution for a new productHelp shape the product with peers in Product and DesignMentor other technical team membersBe the technical point of contact for the teamFirst 30 days:Meet team membersBuild context about the problem space and prior artProvide feedback on current exploration and propose next steps in line with Product and DesignFirst 90 days:Work with Product and Design on defining the productAttend customer callsMeet people across the companyHelp grow the team by participating in hiring loopsOne-Year Outlook:Bring the product to marketShare this jobReport a problem with this jobHide companyView 20 more jobs at DockerInsightsTop investors47% employee growth in 12 monthsGlassdoor (3.5)CompanyCompany benefits100% company paid medical premiums for employees and dependentsFlexible Time Off Policy“Whaleness” Days — At least 1 company wide day off per monthEmployer Paid HolidaysGenerous Maternity and Parental LeaveHome Office Set Up BudgetMonthly Technology StipendTraining AllowancesLife and Disability InsuranceRetirement PlansVirtual and In-Person Social EventsDocker SwagQuarterly HackathonsVirtual Coffee with Co-WorkersFunding (last 2 of 11 rounds)Mar 2022$105mSERIES CMar 2021$23mSERIES BTotal funding: $498mOur takeDocker supplies a hub and desktop solution to simplify the workflow of app development teams. Originally known for popularising the idea of containerising software, it saw itself outpaced by Kubernetes. However, the company has identified a problem with the growing complexity of containerisation, with some apps consisting of dozens or even hundreds of containers - which is what it now addresses.Docker has had a difficult time in the recent past, with 2019 seeing it sell off its enterprise business, reduce its workforce by hundreds, and change its leadership team. As a well known brand and ecosystem for containerisation, however, it aims to lure developers back to its product as well as to take advantage of the growing global demand for app development.Returning to focus on developers rather than large companies was certainly a gamble, but one that seems to have paid off. The company has returned to profitability and raised Series C funding in 2022, which is cited to fund hiring new talent, ramping up its business, and continuing to develop and refine its product. It's also embarked on a series of acquisitions toStephCompany Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle