Remote-First Senior Principal Platform Engineer

Docker, Inc; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 251,000 - 352,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company is hiring a Senior Principal Engineer in Seattle, WA, to define and drive the technical strategy for its foundational platform. This remote-first role requires deep technical expertise across multiple domains, focusing on accounts, billing, data, and infrastructure to support Docker's growth. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience in software engineering and a track record of architecting large-scale systems. Salary ranges from $251K to $352K per year.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience with expertise across multiple domains.
• Proven track record architecting large-scale distributed systems.
• Deep expertise in identity management systems, billing platforms, or cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the multi-year technical vision for Docker's foundational platform.
• Lead large cross-company programs that require coordination.
• Architect the Billing Control Plane that enables rapid product launches.

Skills

Software Engineering

Architectural Decision Making

Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

API Design

Service Architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Engineering

Job description

A leading software development company is hiring a Senior Principal Engineer in Seattle, WA, to define and drive the technical strategy for its foundational platform. This remote-first role requires deep technical expertise across multiple domains, focusing on accounts, billing, data, and infrastructure to support Docker's growth. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience in software engineering and a track record of architecting large-scale systems. Salary ranges from $251K to $352K per year.