Senior Software Engineer, Desktop Platform (US East Coast)

Docker3 months ago

Location

United States

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 184,600 – 260,700

Level

Senior

Role

Senior Software Engineer

Posted

Dec 15, 2025

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Docker is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Desktop Platform team, focusing on core lifecycle components of Docker Desktop. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain critical systems that power the workflows of millions of developers worldwide, with a emphasis on reliability, performance, and cross-team collaboration.

What you'll do

Core Lifecycle Management: Design and maintain Docker Desktop installation, update, and startup systems

Platform Integration: Collaborate with product teams to ensure seamless component integration

Documentation: Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing

Code Quality: Write high-quality code with comprehensive test coverage

CI/CD Improvement: Enhance release pipeline reliability and lifecycle automation

Incident Response: Participate in on-call rotations and drive system reliability improvements

What we look for

Technical

Backend Development6+ years of backend software development experience

Go ProficiencyDemonstrated hands-on expertise in Golang

Cross-Platform SkillsExperience with desktop application development

Education

Computer Science DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience

Platform EngineeringProven track record in designing scalable system components

Operating System ExpertiseExperience with OS internals, virtualization, and networking

Skills

Required skills

Go (Golang)Strong proficiency in backend development with Go

Cross-platform DevelopmentExperience with desktop application lifecycle components

System ArchitectureAbility to design modular and scalable system components

ObservabilityExpertise in telemetry, performance metrics, and system diagnostics

Operating System InternalsDeep understanding of OS-level APIs, virtualization, and networking

Nice to have

CI/CDExperience with build pipelines and release engineering workflows

Installer DevelopmentBackground in creating cross-platform installers and updaters

Performance OptimizationTrack record of improving system reliability and performance

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 184,600 – 260,700 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Remote Work

Flexible, remote-first work culture

Equity

Stock options in a growing startup

Home Office Setup

Technology stipend and home office support

Parental Leave

16 weeks of paid parental leave

Professional Development

Training stipend for conferences and courses

Time Off

Generous PTO and quarterly Whaleness Days

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Review of resume and initial phone/video interview
2
Technical Assessment — Coding challenge or technical problem-solving task
3
Team Interviews — Multiple interviews with team members, focusing on technical skills and cultural fit
4
System Design Interview — In-depth discussion of architectural approaches and design principles
5
Final Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to discuss role alignment and expectations