Docker is hiring a Senior Partner Solutions Engineer

Docker is hiring a Senior Partner Solutions Engineer to join our strategic partnerships team. In this high-impact role, you will work closely with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), Systems Integrators (SIs), and Value-Added Resellers (VARs) to drive adoption and integration of Docker technologies across our partner ecosystem. You will play a pivotal role in enabling partners at both scale and depth, supporting joint go-to-market motions, and guiding the integration and delivery of Docker’s products and solutions.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver scalable enablement programs including technical learning paths and certifications.
• Conduct 1:1 technical enablement for strategic partners through workshops, roadmap sessions, and technical deep-dives.
• Serve as the technical advisor for partners integrating Docker into their service offerings or product stacks.
• Collaborate with partner and Docker sales teams to drive joint account planning and co-selling opportunities.
• Support product positioning and technical validation during joint sales engagements.
• Guide 'sell-with' and 'sell-through' partner models with clarity on what’s GA and ready for delivery.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams on roadmap alignment, beta/EAP program participation, and technical integrations with CSPs and ISVs.
• Advocate for partner-driven feature requests and co-building initiatives back to the Docker product team.
• Partner with regional Field SEs to ensure alignment with market-specific requirements and vertical priorities.
• Represent regional partner technical needs and priorities in internal planning discussions.
• Author and maintain reusable technical content such as integration guides, architectural diagrams, and enablement videos tailored for partners.
• Represent Docker at partner events, conferences, and webinars as a technical expert and evangelist.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in solutions engineering, partner engineering, or similar technical roles.
• Proven experience in a partner-facing or channel SE capacity at a developer tools, DevOps, DevSecOps, or cloud infrastructure company.
• Deep technical understanding of Docker, containers, and modern CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with application security principles and securing the software supply chain, including SBOMs, image scanning, and secure delivery pipelines.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure technologies, and security best practices.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in building scalable enablement content and delivering 1:1 and 1-to-many technical education.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including sales, product, and engineering.
• Willingness to travel to partner sites and events (~30% expected).

Technical Stack

• Docker
• Containers
• CI/CD
• DevOps
• AWS
• Azure
• GCP

Team & Environment

This role reports to the Sr. Director of Solutions Engineering and works closely with the Field SEs, Technical Alliances, and Enablement teams.

Benefits & Compensation

• Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life.
• Designated quarterly Whaleness Days.
• Home office setup.
• 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.
• Docker Swag.
• Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country.

Work Mode

This is a global position.

Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.