
Software Engineer, App Runtime
Overview
At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters. Our remote-first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the #1 tool for building, sharing, and running apps—trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike. We’re growing fast and just getting started. Come join us for a whale of a ride!
Job Description
The Runtime team is responsible for the core container runtime components that power Docker, including the Moby Engine, containerd, and associated low-level systems. These open source projects, primarily written in Go and C, form the foundation for running containers across millions of developers’ machines and production environments worldwide. This work underpins many open source projects, Docker products like Docker Desktop as well as third-party tools. With team members spanning the US and Europe, our mission is to enhance the most widely used container runtime to support fast and reliable container workflows.
Responsibilities
- - Contribute new Runtime features based in collaboration with Design and Product
- - Work with other Docker teams on integrating build tooling (Desktop, Hub)
- - Maintain and evolve open source code bases
- - Collaborate with contributors to our projects and with upstream projects
Required Skills
- - 5+ years of software development experience using a backend language (like Go, C, C++, or Rust)
- - Experience developing for Linux
- - Experience working on open source projects
- - Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Benefits
- - Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
- - Designated quarterly Whaleness Days
- - Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work
- - 16 weeks of paid Parental leave
- - Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month
- - PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
- - Quarterly, company-wide hackathons
- - Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
- - Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company
- - Docker Swag
- - Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country
About the company
Docker provides a suite of development tools, services, trusted content, and automations, used individually or together, to accelerate the delivery of secure applications.
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