Lead, Cross-Platform Runtime Engineering (Remote-First)

Docker

United States

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Freedom & flexibility
Home office setup
16 weeks of paid Parental leave
Technology stipend
PTO plan
Training stipend for conferences
Equity in the company
Docker Swag
Medical benefits and retirement options

Job summary

Docker is seeking a skilled engineering manager to lead a team responsible for developing a cross-platform runtime across Windows, macOS, and Linux. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems programming and proven leadership skills in engineering.

This remote-first position requires candidates to be residing in the East Coast time zone of the US or Canada. The role offers a variety of perks and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience managing high-performing engineering teams.
  • 5+ years of hands-on systems programming experience.
  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team building Docker's cross-platform runtime.
  • Own the technical direction and roadmap.
  • Hire and retain top systems engineering talent.

Skills

Managing high-performing engineering teams
Systems programming experience
Software engineering in backend/infrastructure
Cross-platform systems experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Autonomy and remote work capability

Education

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

Tools

Container runtimes (OCI, containerd, runc)
Hypervisors

Job description

Docker is seeking a skilled engineering manager to lead a team responsible for developing a cross-platform runtime across Windows, macOS, and Linux. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems programming and proven leadership skills in engineering.

This remote-first position requires candidates to be residing in the East Coast time zone of the US or Canada. The role offers a variety of perks and a commitment to diversity.

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