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The teams part of Desktop & Core DX are responsible for shipping the container runtime across Linux, Windows, and macOS. This includes the Docker Engine, containerd, VMM, and all the clients developers love– Compose, CLI, Build, Testcontainers, VS Code Extension, and more! In this role you will lead the teams on designing, developing, and maintaining parts of this stack. You will be accountable for the operational excellence and delivery of the team.
The successful candidate has a deep technical background that they leverage to drive the team to operational excellence and good technical decisions. They are skilled at growing and managing engineering managers and very senior individual contributors. They have a track record of working lower in the stack and building successful teams. They love developer tooling, have an eye for detail, are curious, and work well with customers, users, and partners.
Responsibilities:Management of teams of engineers distributed across Europe and the US.
Ensure predictable delivery and operational excellence of the components the teams ship.
Align the team with business and product goals by working closely with product management.
Facilitate communication across teams and status reporting for critical projects.
Hire and retain talent.
Hold a high bar for engineering excellence.
5+ years experience managing a high performing team.
5+ years experience as a backend software developer.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable with a high degree of autonomy (self-motivated, organized) and the ability to work remotely across time zones.
Understand the group mission.
Meet the teams along with peers across the group and company.
Start line managing reports and building a rapport.
High-level understanding of the existing Docker functionality.
Participate in status reporting.
Understanding of the Docker personas and how they apply to the team.
Work with the teams to align on goals and measures of success.
Start career discussions with reports.
Work with the teams to improve their processes.
Attend a customer call.
Oversee the delivery of a change or feature.
Started hiring for the team (if needed).
Been involved in driving the long term direction of the teams.
Have had a sustained, positive impact on reports.
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Perks
Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
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
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
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Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country
Remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris
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.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents in the U.S. Additional resources such as telehealth, mental-health support, and an HRA for deductibles are highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Remote-first support includes a home office setup budget, monthly technology and coworking stipends, and async/time-zone flexibility. These elements indicate adaptability to distributed work.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off programs include flexible PTO, companywide wellness days, and a year-end recharge period. Paid parental leave is also offered following an eligibility period.
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