Architect, build, and operate high-scale distributed systems for the registry platform, including artifact storage, metadata services, indexing workflows, and performance-critical APIs.
Lead the design and implementation of backend services with emphasis on scalability, correctness, resilience, and performance.
Drive major initiatives in multi-region replication, caching strategies, request-path optimization, and core registry reliability.
Design, optimize, and operate data and storage layers, including relational, NoSQL, and object storage technologies.
Develop schemas and data models to support high-throughput, large-volume workloads.
Own systems end-to-end, from storage-layer behavior to API design, deployment workflows, and production monitoring.
Improve the performance and reliability of one of the world's largest repositories of container images.
Develop and enhance observability through metrics, traces, alerting, and dashboards.
Lead improvements to deployment and operational tooling, such as Argo CD and GitHub Actions.
Participate in on-call rotations to support critical production services.
Mentor engineers and lead design and architecture reviews.
Partner with Product, Design, SRE, and Platform teams to deliver high-impact projects.
Engage with open-source communities, cloud-native partners, and the broader ecosystem.
Participate in an on-call rotation that may require support outside standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

8+ years of backend engineering experience with deep expertise in distributed systems and large-scale backend architectures.
Strong production experience with Golang, including designing and operating large Go-based services in cloud environments.
Strong production experience with Kubernetes, including operating services at scale.
Experience designing and running high-scale storage systems (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or equivalent) in production.
Experience building and operating cloud-based services (AWS preferred).
Experience with event-driven or streaming systems, such as Kafka, SNS/SQS, or equivalent.
Strong foundation in software engineering best practices: design documentation, testing strategies, CI/CD, code review, observability.
Comfortable functioning autonomously in a fully distributed, remote-first team and working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience with OCI registries, artifact stores, or large-scale content distribution systems.
Familiarity with search/indexing systems or metadata-rich architectures.
Contributions to cloud-native or open-source ecosystems.

Not specified

Remote-first by design – Work from your home, with offices in Seattle and Paris for connection and collaboration.

This role is part of the Hub team, focusing on the registry platform.

Flexibility that fits your life – We trust you to manage your schedule while delivering great work.
Time to recharge – Generous PTO, designated quarterly Whaleness Days, and a designated end-of-year Whaleness break.
Home office support – Set up your workspace for comfort and success.
Technology stipend – Equivalent to US$100 net per month to help support your work.
Learning & development – Annual stipend for conferences, courses, certifications, and continued learning.
Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid parental leave after six months of employment.
Equity for all full-time employees – Share in long-term success as the company continues to grow.
Comprehensive benefits – Medical, retirement, and paid holidays vary by country.
Docker swag – Because representing the whale never gets old.
Docker is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Open vacancy: This posting is for an existing open role.
AI in hiring: AI-assisted tools may be used during the recruiting process.
Interview recordings: Candidates will be invited to opt in to interview recordings to support interviewer calibration and consistent evaluations. Recordings are optional and require explicit consent.

Visa sponsorship is considered on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.

Docker is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer, Hub (US East Coast)