Senior Principal Engineer, Central Ops & Systems
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Senior Principal level
- Fully remote (global)
- AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Kubernetes & IaC
- Visa sponsorship possible
As the technical visionary for Central Operations and Systems, you will shape the foundational platform that powers Docker's internal operations. This includes corporate systems, developer AI/SDLC, infrastructure, and reliability. You will define multi-year technical visions, make critical architectural decisions, and ensure seamless integration across all internal systems.
You will work at the intersection of AI, platform infrastructure, and corporate systems to remove bottlenecks and accelerate innovation. Your influence extends to every employee, ensuring they have the right tools to succeed. This role involves mentoring senior engineers and representing Docker’s architecture in external technical communities.
What you'll do
- Define multi-year technical vision for internal AI, infrastructure, and corporate systems
- Architect the Docker SDLC Golden Path for building and deploying software
- Drive convergence of fragmented systems into shared platform capabilities
- Establish observability standards including distributed tracing and log aggregation
- Mentor Staff and Principal engineers to raise the organizational technical bar
- Participate in on-call rotation for support outside standard business hours
What you'll need
- 12+ years of software engineering experience across multiple domains
- Proven track record architecting large-scale distributed systems
- Expert understanding of API design and system integration patterns at scale
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Knowledge of modern infrastructure patterns including Kubernetes and IaC
- Familiarity with enterprise security requirements and compliance frameworks
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Nice to have
- Experience at developer tools or B2B SaaS companies at significant scale
- Background with container technologies, Docker, or Kubernetes
- Track record of migrating legacy systems while maintaining continuity
- Knowledge of financial operations and infrastructure cost optimization
- Advanced degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- External recognition as a technical leader through speaking or publications
Stack
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
- Kubernetes
- Service mesh
- Infrastructure-as-code
How you'll work
- Remote-first by design with global distribution
- Offices in Seattle and Paris available for collaboration
- On-call rotation required for evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Flexible schedule management trusted by the company
What you get
- Generous PTO and quarterly Whaleness Days
- Designated end-of-year Whaleness break
- Home office support for workspace setup
- Monthly technology stipend of US$100 net
- Annual learning and development stipend
- 16 weeks paid parental leave after six months
- Equity for all full-time employees
- Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits vary by country
Hiring process
- AI-assisted tools may be used during recruiting
- Optional interview recordings for calibration with consent