Staff Software Engineer, Offload

DockerDocker·Remote(Seattle, WA)
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for cloud infrastructure specialists grows, Docker's Offload team is hiring a seasoned Staff Software Engineer. With 8+ years of experience in large-scale systems, candidates should be well-versed in container orchestration and microservices architecture. Stand out with a deep understanding of cloud scalability patterns and a passion for innovation.

Job Description

About the Role

Docker is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build core systems for its cloud platform. The Offload team focuses on creating scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure for containerized workloads.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and operate core services for Docker's Offload platform
  • Build scalable systems for container orchestration, workload scheduling, and lifecycle management
  • Develop high-performance APIs and control plane components
  • Ensure system reliability, observability, and performance across Docker's Offload infrastructure

Requirements

  • 8+ years of backend software engineering experience in large-scale cloud or distributed systems
  • Strong proficiency in Go and/or Java
  • Deep understanding of container orchestration, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture

How to Stand Out

  • Familiarize yourself with Docker's cloud platform and Offload team's focus areas before applying.
  • Highlight experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code tooling in your portfolio.
  • Prepare to discuss system reliability, observability, and performance in distributed environments during interviews.
  • Showcase your understanding of cloud infrastructure, including AWS, Azure, or GCP, and related scalability patterns.
  • Emphasize your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, platform, and security teams.

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