Software Engineer (Python, Java)

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Agentic Platform Engineer to join Docker’s dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the foundational infrastructure that powers the next generation of AI-driven workflows. You will work on the core agent execution runtime, orchestration primitives, and cloud infrastructure that ensures the Agentic Platform runs seamlessly 24/7.

This is a high-ownership position where you will not only develop systems but also operate them, respond to failures, and lead continuous improvements across the entire stack. The role offers a unique greenfield opportunity to influence how AI agents are built and operated at scale, collaborating with seasoned engineers and cross-functional teams focused on AI infrastructure, developer experience, and platform reliability.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional, hands-on experience in backend, infrastructure, or platform engineering
• Proven expertise in operating production services in cloud platforms such as AWS, OCI, Azure, or GCP
• Experience owning production services end-to-end, including on-call responsibilities, incident response, SLO definition, and post-mortems
• Deep understanding of distributed systems design, fault tolerance, scalability, and observability in cloud-native environments
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Go, Python, Rust, or Java
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Professional proficiency in Go is highly preferred
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Helm for Kubernetes deployment
• Knowledge of data infrastructure including PostgreSQL, Redis, and Pub-Sub patterns
• Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) server design and integration
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and agent evaluation frameworks
• Contributions to open source projects or active community engagement are a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and operate the core agent execution runtime responsible for scheduling, state management, and lifecycle management of long-running workflows
• Develop multi-agent coordination patterns including task handoff, memory management, tool use, and workflow branching at scale
• Create tooling for prompt engineering, including versioning, testing, and evaluation at scale
• Build platform capabilities supporting AI-assisted coding workflows, such as IDE integrations and local development environments
• Own and operate cloud infrastructure services in AWS or OCI, managing provisioning, scaling, cost, and reliability
• Manage infrastructure using Terraform and Kubernetes deployment with Helm
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, ensuring high availability and rapid incident response
• Define and monitor Service Level Objectives (SLOs), lead incident response efforts, and conduct blameless post-mortems to improve system reliability
• Implement observability solutions including distributed tracing, structured logging, metrics dashboards, and alerting systems
• Promote a culture of engineering excellence through design reviews, RFC processes, and mentorship
• Drive architectural decisions that balance development velocity with long-term maintainability in a cloud-native environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and partner engineering teams to integrate agentic capabilities into broader developer platforms

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements tailored to fit your lifestyle
• Designated quarterly Whaleness Days and an end-of-year Whaleness break to promote work-life balance
• Home office setup support to ensure a comfortable remote working environment
• Paid parental leave for 16 weeks after six months of employment
• Technology stipend of $100 USD net per month
• Gross PTO policy encouraging time off for personal pursuits
• Training stipends for conferences, courses, and professional development
• Equity participation to share in the company's growth and success
• Docker Swag and other company perks
• Comprehensive medical benefits, retirement plans, and holiday policies, varying by country
• Remote-first culture with offices located in Seattle and Paris

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.