Senior Backend Engineer, Secure Policy (US/Canada Eastern or European CET/Western Regions)

Das ist der Job

At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters.

Darum lohnt es sich

Our remote-first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. The ideal candidate not only has experience building and running services at scale, but also understands the importance of security and policy enforcement in protecting modern software supply chains.

Proficiency in modern programming languages (we primarily use Go). Comfortable working with autonomy across distributed, remote teams. What to Expect First 30 Days Meet the team and understand the mission. Collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end features that strengthen supply chain.

Perks 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 Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity.

We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 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! The Supply Chain Security group is rethinking software development and operations security with a holistic, developer-first approach.

We’re building an end-to-end solution for securing the container ecosystem — from the developer’s inner loop to production — with automation, scalability, and ease-of-use at the center. We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who thrives at the intersection of large-scale infrastructure and security.

You’ll collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver, secure, and evolve Docker’s registry and SaaS offerings — shaping the way developers around the world deliver containers more effectively and securely. Responsibilities Develop, deploy, and monitor microservices and serverless components in AWS.

Build and improve automation tooling including GitHub Actions, Argo CD, and Grafana dashboards. Tackle high-performance engineering challenges to deliver container images and metadata efficiently and securely. Design and enforce security and compliance policies across delivery pipelines.

Collectively own the security posture and developer experience of secure container images. Qualifications 5+ years of experience building, deploying, and monitoring microservices on top of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.). Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases in high-volume environments.

Strong grasp of software engineering best practices (code review, source control, CI/CD, testing). Bonus points: hands‑on experience in infrastructure security , policy enforcement , or compliance frameworks (e.g., SLSA, SOC 2, FedRAMP). Explore the codebase and ship your first small change.

First 90 Days Feel confident in a portion of the codebase. Ship a more significant change and demo it internally. Attend a customer call to learn how our registry supports real-world needs. Gain a working understanding of Docker personas and how they apply to the registry. First Year Take ownership over a functional area (scope depends on level).

Help shape the direction of Docker products, with a strong focus on security and policy enforcement . The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be. Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Compensation €113.2K – €155.7K • Offers Equity • Multiple Ranges The salary range is a guideline and actual starting compensation will be determined by location, level, skills, and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr