Principal Software Engineer, Networking (Seattle or SF Bay Area)
Docker · Remote · San Francisco Bay Area · Seattle, WA ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Principal level role
- Fully remote (US)
- Networking & Infrastructure
- Visa sponsorship possible
- $198k - $319k + equity
You will set the technical direction for the networking layer behind Docker's Sandboxes, making architectural decisions that impact the broader product portfolio. This position enables Docker's expansion into AI and security by building trusted, sandboxed environments for autonomous workflows.
The team operates globally with a remote-first culture, focusing on delivering high-performance infrastructure for microVM orchestration and multi-tenant workloads.
What you'll do
- Design and operate core networking services for local and cloud environments
- Build scalable infrastructure for microVM orchestration and workload scheduling
- Develop high-performance data- and control-plane components for agentic workloads
- Ensure network reliability, observability, and performance across the sandbox
- Collaborate with product and security teams to deliver customer-focused features
- Participate in code reviews, design documents, and architectural discussions
- Debug production issues in distributed systems and manage on-call rotations
What you'll need
- 10+ years experience building large-scale cloud or distributed systems
- Deep expertise in networking foundations, service mesh, and orchestration
- Experience with Linux networking, OVS/OVN, DPDK, and eBPF technologies
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure like AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI
- Track record of driving technical consensus and delivering at scale
- Excellent problem-solving skills in distributed and ambiguous environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Stack
- Docker Desktop
- Docker Hub
- Docker Scout
- Linux
- OVS/OVN
- DPDK
- eBPF
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- OCI
How you'll work
- Remote-first company with offices in Seattle and Paris
- Flexible schedule management trusted by leadership
- On-call rotation required for incident response
- Visa sponsorship considered on a case-by-case basis
What you get
- Annual salary range $198,000 to $319,000 plus equity
- Generous PTO and quarterly Whaleness Days off
- Monthly technology stipend of $100 net
- Annual learning budget for conferences and courses
- 16 weeks paid parental leave after six months
- Home office support for workspace setup
- Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits
Hiring process
- AI-assisted tools may be used during recruiting
- Optional interview recordings for calibration purposes