Docker has been one of the most loved brands in developer tooling, trusted by more than 20 million monthly users and over 20 billion container image pulls. From solo founders to the world's largest companies, developers rely on Docker to build, share, and run their applications across our suite of products including Docker Desktop, Docker Hub, and Docker Scout.

We are a globally distributed, remote-first team building the tools that define how software gets built and delivered. As AI agents redefine software development, Docker is at the center of that shift, providing the sandboxed environments, verified images, and secure infrastructure that make autonomous workflows trustworthy by default.

Docker’s AI Tools & Security team is building the foundation for the next generation of secure, developer-friendly AI infrastructure. Our flagship product, the MCP Gateway, empowers developers to connect, observe, and secure AI agents and tools across the entire lifecycle—from prototype to production. We’re defining how developers safely harness the power of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in real-world environments.

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of AI, security, and developer experience. You’ll lead the technical direction of the Gateway and related services, collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Security to deliver elegant frameworks and APIs that developers love to use. This is a high-velocity, high-ownership environment: you’ll ship fast, iterate constantly, and help shape the future of secure agent-based development.

Qualifications:

Required

6+ years of backend engineering experience with production-grade systems
A strong product mindset—you're excited about building developer-facing tools
Strong grasp of software engineering best practices (code review, source control, CI/CD, testing)
Experience building secure, high-throughput services
Proficiency in modern programming languages (we primarily use Go)
Ownership mentality with a bias for shipping, learning, and iterating
Comfortable working with autonomy across distributed, remote teams.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Bonus

Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecture
Prior experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar LLM APIs, and the MCP specification

Responsibilities:

Contribute to defining the technical approach for new product initiatives
Collaborate closely with Product and Design to shape features and user experience
Support and guide teammates through code reviews and technical discussions
Serve as a reliable technical voice within the team and help ensure strong engineering standards
Take part in on-call rotation for your team; respond to incidents, debug production issues, and drive continuous improvement of system reliability

What to expect

First 30 days:

Meet team members
Build context about the problem space and prior art
Provide feedback on current exploration and propose next steps in line with Product and Design

First 90 days:

Work with Product and Design on defining the product
Attend customer calls
Meet people across the company
Help grow the team by participating in hiring loops

One Year Outlook:

Bring the product to market

Docker considers sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.

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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 (after 6 months of employment)
Technology stipend equivalent to $100 USD 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
Docker Swag
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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Senior Software Engineer, AI Tools and Security