Senior Principal Engineer - Platform Architecture (Remote)

Docker; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom & flexibility in work schedule

Quarterly Whaleness Days

Home office setup allowance

16 weeks of paid parental leave

Technology stipend ($100 net/month)

Generous PTO policy

Training stipend for professional development

Equity in a growing startup

Docker branded merchandise

Comprehensive medical benefits

Job summary

A leading tech firm is looking for a Senior Principal Engineer to lead platform architecture and strategic planning. In this role, you will define the technical vision across multiple engineering organizations, ensuring a seamless integration of product systems. Ideal candidates should have 15+ years of software engineering experience and a proven track record in optimizing platform capabilities for enterprise environments. The position offers a remote-first environment and significant influence over Docker's product architecture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Experience building platforms for enterprise customers.
• Demonstrated ability in leading programs across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Define technical vision for Docker's platform.
• Lead cross-company engineering programs.
• Architect unified access control and billing systems.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Designing large-scale distributed systems

API design

Service architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Identity/access management systems

Billing/monetization platforms

Data platforms

Enterprise SSO integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree is preferred

Tools

Kubernetes

Service mesh

Infrastructure-as-code

Job description

A leading tech firm is looking for a Senior Principal Engineer to lead platform architecture and strategic planning. In this role, you will define the technical vision across multiple engineering organizations, ensuring a seamless integration of product systems. Ideal candidates should have 15+ years of software engineering experience and a proven track record in optimizing platform capabilities for enterprise environments. The position offers a remote-first environment and significant influence over Docker's product architecture.