Senior Manager, Engineering

At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters. Our remote-first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the #1 tool for building, sharing, and running apps—trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike. We’re growing fast and just getting started. Come join us for a whale of a ride!

As Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead the development and operations of Docker’s Container-as-a-Service (CaaS) offerings. You’ll oversee a team that owns the entire lifecycle of these services and collaborates closely with customers and internal teams across Docker.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-first environment and are passionate about leading and growing high-performing engineering teams, this role is for you. AI experience is a strong plus, as we explore intelligent automation and developer insights across Docker’s cloud and container platforms. Join us in Seattle to create an outstanding developer experience with some of the world’s top experts in containers and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a geographically distributed team of engineers across Europe and North America
• Drive the development and operation of Docker’s Container-as-a-Service platforms
• Build and operate highly scalable, reliable, and performant cloud services
• Work with product and engineering leadership to translate roadmap and priorities into work for your team
• Take active ownership of your team members’ development, growth, and performance
• Own the team’s execution and agile ceremonies
• Collaborate with AI/ML specialists to explore opportunities for intelligent automation and optimization
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing cloud engineering teams building and operating large-scale SaaS or platform services
• Strong understanding of container orchestration and developer infrastructure
• Deep familiarity with cloud architecture, scalability, reliability, and observability best practices
• Experience at a hyperscaler (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) is a strong plus
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and container lifecycle management
• Experience leading agile, remote engineering teams
• High degree of independence and ownership
• Obsession with enabling engineers to do great work and delivering value to customers
• Perform architecture and code reviews
• Experience or strong interest in AI/ML systems or data-driven automation preferred
  
  

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Perks

• Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
• Designated quarterly Whaleness Days
• Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work
• 16 weeks of paid Parental leave
• Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month
• PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
• Quarterly, company-wide hackathons
• Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
• Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company
• Docker Swag
• Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country
  
  

Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.

Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Compensation Range: $231.6K - $318.5K