Principal Software Engineer – Containerized AI Agents (Remote)

Docker, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life

16 weeks of paid Parental leave

Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month

Equity; we want all employees to have a share in the success of the company

Remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris

Job summary

A leading cloud technology provider in London is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to develop the future of containerized AI agents. This role involves defining technical strategy and leading architecture decisions while working on the open-source cagent project. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Go, and knowledge of AI/ML. This opportunity offers a blend of technical leadership and innovative development in a remote-first culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in technical leadership roles.
• Strong proficiency in Go is absolutely required.
• Practical experience with large language models and agent development patterns.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term technical strategy for Docker’s containerized agent platform.
• Design and implement systems leveraging Docker containers for AI agents.
• Maintain and evolve the cagent open-source project.

Skills

Go Expertise

AI/ML Knowledge

Container Technology

Influence & Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading cloud technology provider in London is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to develop the future of containerized AI agents. This role involves defining technical strategy and leading architecture decisions while working on the open-source cagent project. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Go, and knowledge of AI/ML. This opportunity offers a blend of technical leadership and innovative development in a remote-first culture.