Senior Manager, Engineering, Local Runtime (East Coast)

Docker2 weeks ago

Location

United States

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 197,650 – 318,450

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

May 29, 2026

Full TimeRemoteManager

The role

Summary

Docker is seeking a Senior Manager for its Runtime Engineering team, focusing on building a cross-platform runtime for AI workloads. The ideal candidate is a hands-on systems engineer with deep expertise in low-level infrastructure, capable of leading a team of 6-10 engineers across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, and driving technical innovation in container and virtualization technologies.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Lead a team of 6-10 engineers building Docker's cross-platform runtime across Windows, macOS, and Linux

Technical Direction: Own the technical direction and roadmap for the Runtime team's core technologies

Product Alignment: Partner closely with product management to align team goals with business objectives

Operational Excellence: Ensure predictable delivery and high-quality outputs across team components

Talent Management: Hire, retain, and develop top systems engineering talent

Cross-Team Communication: Facilitate communication across teams and provide comprehensive status reporting for critical projects

What we look for

Technical

Systems ProgrammingExtensive experience in hypervisors, container runtimes, OS internals, and kernel development

Virtualization ExpertiseDeep understanding of VMMs, hypervisors, and hardware-assisted virtualization

Cross-Platform DevelopmentExperience across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems

Education

Academic QualificationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience

Management Experience5+ years managing high-performing engineering teams

Software Engineering8+ years of professional, full-time software engineering experience in backend, infrastructure, or platform engineering

Skills

Required skills

Systems EngineeringProfound understanding of low-level infrastructure and system architectures

Container TechnologiesExpert knowledge of OCI, containerd, runc, and container runtime ecosystems

LeadershipStrong ability to lead, mentor, and grow high-performance engineering teams

Nice to have

AI InfrastructureExperience with AI workload containerization and secure runtime environments

Open Source ContributionActive participation in container, virtualization, or systems programming open-source projects

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 197,650 – 318,450 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Remote Work Flexibility

Remote-first culture with global team collaboration

Equity Compensation

Stock options in a growing startup

Professional Development

Training stipend for conferences, courses, and continuous learning

Parental Leave

16 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months of employment

Technology Support

Monthly technology stipend and home office setup support

Time Off

Quarterly Whaleness Days and flexible PTO policy

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Resume and background review, focusing on systems engineering and leadership experience
2
Technical Phone Screen — Detailed discussion of systems engineering background, leadership philosophy, and technical expertise
3
Leadership Interview — In-depth interview with senior engineering leadership to assess management capabilities
4
Technical Deep Dive — Comprehensive technical interview exploring systems architecture, runtime technologies, and problem-solving approach
5
Final Executive Interview — Alignment with company vision and leadership potential assessment