Principal Software Engineer, Docker Agents Job at Docker (London)

Principal Engineer

The Principal AI/ML Operations Engineer leads the architecture, automation, and ...

Location

United States , Pleasanton, California

Salary:

251000.00 - 314500.00 USD / Year

BlackLine

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field
10+ years in ML infrastructure, DevOps, and software system architecture
4+ years in leading MLOps or AI Ops platforms
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
Expertise in ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and orchestration tools (Airflow, Kubeflow, Vertex AI, MLflow)
Proven experience operating production pipelines for ML and LLM-based systems across cloud ecosystems (GCP, AWS, Azure)
Deep familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, ADK or similar agentic system runtime management
Strong competencies in CI/CD, IaC, and DevSecOps pipelines integrating testing, compliance, and deployment automation
Hands-on with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Newrelic) for model and agent performance tracking
Understanding of governance frameworks for Responsible AI, auditability, and cost metering across training and inference workloads

Job Responsibility

Define enterprise-level standards and reference architectures for ML-Ops and AIOps systems
Partner with data science, security, and product teams to set evaluation and governance standards (Guardrails, Bias, Drift, Latency SLAs)
Mentor senior engineers and drive design reviews for ML pipelines, model registries, and agentic runtime environments
Lead incident response and reliability strategies for ML/AI systems
Lead the deployment of AI models and systems in various environments
Collaborate with development teams to integrate AI solutions into existing workflows and applications
Ensure seamless integration with different platforms and technologies
Define and manage MCP Registry for agentic component onboarding, lifecycle versioning, and dependency governance
Build CI/CD pipelines automating LLM agent deployment, policy validation, and prompt evaluation of workflows
Develop and operationalize experimentation frameworks for agent evaluations, scenario regression, and performance analytics

What we offer

short-term and long-term incentive programs
robust offering of benefit and wellness plans

Fulltime

New

Principal Software Engineer, AI Developer Tools

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

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

232000.00 - 319000.00 USD / Year

Docker

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years software engineering experience with 3+ years in Staff or Principal Engineer roles
Deep expertise in AI/ML technologies with hands-on production experience building LLM-powered applications, AI agents, or AI-assisted developer tools
Strong understanding of LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), prompt engineering, agent orchestration frameworks, and practical applications of AI in software development workflows
Proven track record of architecting and building highly scalable distributed systems and developer-facing platforms
Production experience with modern cloud-native infrastructure including Kubernetes, GitOps deployment patterns, observability systems, and CI/CD pipelines
Proficiency in Go (preferred), Rust, Java, or Python with strong software engineering fundamentals
Experience designing developer tools, platform engineering systems, or internal tools that enable other teams
Exceptional product and platform mindset considering business outcomes, developer experience, and technical trade-offs
Strong communication skills with ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization
Track record of technical mentorship and elevating engineering teams' capabilities

Job Responsibility

Define the long-term technical vision and architecture for AI-powered developer tools and the self-service platform that enables teams to build their own AI agents
Establish architectural patterns, technical standards, and best practices for LLM integration, AI agent development, and production AI systems serving developers
Lead technical strategy for platform capabilities including deployment frameworks (ArgoCD/GitOps), observability integration (Grafana), security controls, and operational tooling for AI developer tools
Design highly available, scalable infrastructure for hosting AI agents and developer tools with predictable performance and intelligent resource management
Drive technical decisions on AI technology choices, LLM provider strategies, prompt engineering approaches, and agent orchestration frameworks
Partner with Senior Manager and product leadership to align technical architecture with business objectives and productization opportunities
Architect and build production-ready AI agents for developer productivity including code review assistants, test generators, deployment diagnostics, and incident response automation
Design and implement the self-service platform infrastructure that reduces time-to-production for new AI tools from weeks to days
Build systems that accelerate adoption of AI-native development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Warp) across Docker's engineering organization
Establish reliability, security, and performance standards for AI systems including SLOs, monitoring, incident response, and cost management

What we offer

Freedom & flexibility
fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
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
Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
Equity

Fulltime

New

Senior Principal Software Engineer, Infrastructure

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

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

251000.00 - 352000.00 USD / Year

Docker

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise across multiple platform domains (identity, billing, data, infrastructure)
Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale distributed systems serving millions of users and thousands of enterprise customers
Deep expertise in at least two of: identity/access management systems, billing/monetization platforms, data platforms, or cloud infrastructure
Broad working knowledge across all platform domains with ability to make sound architectural decisions spanning multiple areas
Expert-level understanding of API design, service architecture, and system integration patterns at scale
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern infrastructure patterns (Kubernetes, service mesh, infrastructure-as-code)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Track record of establishing strategic technical plans that directly enabled business outcomes (revenue growth, cost reduction, market expansion)
Experience translating business strategy into technical architecture and roadmaps
Demonstrated ability to identify and prioritize investments that provide maximum platform leverage

Job Responsibility

Define and own the multi-year technical vision for Docker's foundational platform, encompassing accounts, billing, data, enterprise governance, and infrastructure
Establish strategic plans and objectives for major platform initiatives, making architectural decisions that ensure effective achievement of Docker's business objectives
Contribute to and drive the strategic vision in collaboration with the VP of Engineering, translating organizational strategy into technical roadmaps that span multiple teams and years
Identify and prioritize platform investments that provide maximum leverage—capabilities built once that enable rapid iteration across all Docker products
Develop architectural principles and standards that guide technical decisions across the Bridge organization and influence product engineering teams
Anticipate future business needs and ensure platform architecture provides the flexibility to support Docker's evolving commercial models
Lead large cross-company programs that require coordination across Desktop, Hub, AI, Security, Cloud, and Platform teams
Architect the unified platform interfaces ("Control Planes") that enable product teams to answer canonical questions like "Can this user access this feature?" or "How much has this organization consumed?" without understanding underlying complexity
Drive convergence of fragmented systems across Docker—replacing product-specific implementations with shared platform capabilities for authentication, authorization, billing, and observability
Establish technical contracts between platform and product teams that enable independent velocity while ensuring consistency and reliability

What we offer

Freedom & flexibility
fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
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
Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
Equity

Fulltime

New

Software Engineer III, AI Developer Tools

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

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

157000.00 - 222750.00 USD / Year

Docker

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years building production-grade backend systems or developer-facing tools with strong software engineering fundamentals
Hands-on production experience with AI/ML technologies including practical experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), prompt engineering, and AI agent development
Proficiency in Go (preferred), Rust, Java, or Python with strong software engineering fundamentals
Experience designing and building distributed systems, microservices, or platform infrastructure
Strong understanding of cloud-native systems (AWS, GCP, or Azure), APIs, and data stores
Solid grasp of CI/CD, automated testing, code review practices, and modern development workflows
Demonstrated ability to work independently on day-to-day work with general guidance on new projects
Product-minded approach to building developer tools with focus on user experience and measurable outcomes
Excellent communication skills in remote, asynchronous environments with ability to document technical decisions clearly
Ability to build effective working relationships across multiple teams

Job Responsibility

Build AI-Powered Developer Tools: Design, implement, and ship production-ready AI agents and tools that accelerate developer productivity such as code review and refactoring assistants, automated test generators, local environment setup tools, deployment pipeline diagnostic agents, and agents that simplify on-call tasks when handling incidents
Implement LLM Integrations: Build robust, production-grade integrations with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) such as prompt engineering, response parsing, error handling, rate limiting, cost management, and performance optimization
Develop Agent Orchestration Systems: Create agent frameworks and orchestration systems that enable complex multi-step workflows, tool calling, context management, and agent-to-agent communication
Contribute to Platform Infrastructure: Build self-service platform capabilities that enable teams across Docker to rapidly deploy and operate their own AI developer tools such as deployment pipelines, observability integration, security controls, and operational tooling
Drive Adoption of AI-Native Development: Build tools and programs that accelerate adoption of AI developer tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Warp across Docker's engineering organization
Ensure Production Quality: Write well-tested code with strong test coverage (unit, integration, end-to-end)
establish monitoring, alerting, and operational excellence for AI systems
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Principal Engineer and Senior Engineers on architecture, work with product and design teams on features and UX, and collaborate with platform teams (Infrastructure, Security, Data) on integrations
build effective partnerships across multiple teams
Act as Technical Resource: Help teammates solve problems and share knowledge through code reviews and technical discussions

What we offer

Freedom & flexibility
fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
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
Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
Equity

Fulltime

Principal Software Engineer - Copilot Security

Copilot Security is at the core of Microsoft’s mission to deliver trusted, human...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

139900.00 - 274800.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent experience
8+ years in technical engineering roles building large-scale services
6+ years hands-on experience designing and operating security-critical or AI-powered systems at scale, including agentic AI, secure orchestration, or advanced threat defenses
Proven ability to design, build, and ship agentic AI features or frameworks
Ability to clearly explain complex systems and security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence cross-org roadmaps
Experience building production agent systems using frameworks such as LangGraph, Amazon Strands SDK, or similar platforms
familiarity with agentic design patterns including tool calling, multi-agent coordination, and secure delegation patterns
Hands-on experience with distributed training frameworks (Ray, Slurm, HPC), containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for ML model deployment, and ML lifecycle management in production environments
Experience designing evaluation frameworks for LLM-based applications and implementing observability for agent systems using tools such as Phoenix, MLFlow, LangFuse, or custom eval harnesses

Job Responsibility

Develop and ship agentic AI-powered security features that proactively protect users from threats such as prompt injection, adversarial manipulation, and abuse of agentic workflows
Design and implement secure orchestration frameworks that enable Copilot to safely delegate, coordinate, and execute actions across devices, services, and platforms
Invent and apply new intelligent agents that leverage information flow analysis and apply common sense and judgement guardrails for security and privacy
Collaborate with product, engineering, security, privacy, and AI teams to drive adoption of agentic security patterns and best practices across Copilot and MAI
Establish and monitor key metrics for agentic AI security and innovation, using data-driven insights to continuously improve defenses and enablement
Align with central Microsoft security and AI roadmaps, influencing platform capabilities and landing them in Copilot and MAI consumer scenarios
Document and evangelize secure agentic AI patterns, ensuring they address novel risks, support safe delegation, and enable responsible orchestration of actions
Mentor engineers and foster a culture of secure innovation, balancing rapid development with rigorous protection for customers

Fulltime

Principal Software Engineer - Copilot Security

Copilot Security is at the core of Microsoft’s mission to deliver trusted, human...

Location

United States , Redmond, WA

Salary:

163000.00 - 296400.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, Go, or Python OR equivalent experience
8+ years in technical engineering roles building large-scale services
8+ years hands-on experience designing and operating security-critical or AI-powered systems at scale, including agentic AI, secure orchestration, or advanced threat defenses
Proven ability to design, build, and ship agentic AI features or frameworks
Ability to clearly explain complex systems and security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence cross-org roadmaps
Experience building production agent systems using frameworks such as LangGraph, Amazon Strands SDK, or similar platforms
familiarity with agentic design patterns including tool calling, multi-agent coordination, and secure delegation patterns
Hands-on experience with distributed training frameworks (Ray, Slurm, HPC), containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for ML model deployment, and ML lifecycle management in production environments
Experience designing evaluation frameworks for LLM-based applications and implementing observability for agent systems using tools such as Phoenix, MLFlow, LangFuse, or custom eval harnesses
understanding of AI safety evaluation methodologies including adversarial testing and red-teaming

Job Responsibility

Develop and ship agentic AI-powered security features that protect users from threats such as prompt injection, adversarial manipulation, and abuse of agentic workflows
Design and implement secure orchestration frameworks that enable Copilot to safely delegate, coordinate, and execute actions across devices, services, and platforms
Invent and apply new intelligent agents that leverage information flow analysis and apply common sense and judgement guardrails for security and privacy
Collaborate with product, engineering, security, privacy, and AI teams to drive adoption of agentic security patterns and best practices across Copilot and MAI
Monitor key metrics for agentic AI security and innovation, using data-driven insights to improve defenses and enablement
Align with central Microsoft security and AI roadmaps, landing platform capabilities in Copilot and MAI consumer scenarios
Document secure agentic AI patterns, ensuring they address novel risks, support safe delegation, and enable responsible orchestration of actions

Fulltime

New

Senior Software Engineer, AI Developer Tools

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

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

184600.00 - 260700.00 USD / Year

Docker

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years building production-grade backend systems or developer-facing tools
Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies such as practical production experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), prompt engineering, or AI agent development
Proficiency in Go (preferred), Rust, Java, or Python with strong software engineering fundamentals
Experience designing and building distributed systems, microservices, or platform infrastructure
Strong understanding of cloud-native systems (AWS, GCP, or Azure), APIs, and data stores
Solid grasp of CI/CD, automated testing, code review practices, and modern development workflows
Product-minded approach to building developer tools with focus on user experience and measurable outcomes
Excellent communication skills in remote, asynchronous environments with ability to document technical decisions clearly
Ownership mentality with bias for action and iterative delivery
Comfortable working autonomously across distributed teams and navigating ambiguity

Job Responsibility

Build AI-Powered Developer Tools: Design, implement, and ship production-ready AI agents and tools that accelerate developer productivity such as code review and refactoring assistants, automated test generators, local environment setup tools, deployment pipeline diagnostic agents, and on-call assistance tools
Implement LLM Integrations: Build robust, production-grade integrations with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) such as prompt engineering, response parsing, error handling, rate limiting, cost management, and performance optimization
Develop Agent Orchestration Systems: Create agent frameworks and orchestration systems that enable complex multi-step workflows, tool calling, context management, and agent-to-agent communication
Contribute to Platform Infrastructure: Build self-service platform capabilities that enable teams across Docker to rapidly deploy and operate their own AI developer tools such as deployment pipelines, observability integration, security controls, and operational tooling
Drive Adoption of AI-Native Development: Build tools and programs that accelerate adoption of AI developer tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Warp across Docker's engineering organization
Ensure Production Quality: Write well-tested code with strong test coverage (unit, integration, end-to-end)
establish monitoring, alerting, and operational excellence for AI systems
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Principal Engineer on architecture, work with product and design teams on features and UX, and collaborate with platform teams (Infrastructure, Security, Data) on integrations
Participate in Operations: Take part in on-call rotation for AI developer tools
respond to incidents, debug production issues, and drive continuous improvement of system reliability

What we offer

Freedom & flexibility
fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
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
Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
Equity

Fulltime

New

Software Engineer II, AI Developer Tools

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

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

128000.00 - 181500.00 USD / Year

Docker

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years building backend systems, APIs, or developer-facing tools with strong software engineering fundamentals
Proficiency in Go (preferred), Rust, Java, or Python with understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts with eagerness to learn about LLM APIs, prompt engineering, and AI agent development through hands-on work
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and understanding of distributed systems or microservices
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control (Git), and modern development workflows
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work through technical challenges with guidance from senior engineers
Good communication skills in remote, asynchronous environments with ability to document technical decisions
Collaborative mindset with eagerness to learn from code reviews and feedback
Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously while knowing when to ask for help
Passion for developer tools and user experience

Job Responsibility

Build AI Developer Tool Features: Implement features for AI-powered developer tools such as code review assistants, test generators, deployment diagnostics, and on-call assistance tools
Implement LLM Integrations: Build integrations with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) such as prompt engineering, response handling, error management, and performance optimization
Contribute to Platform Infrastructure: Help build self-service platform capabilities such as deployment pipelines, observability integration, security controls, and operational tooling that enable teams to rapidly deploy AI developer tools
Support AI-Native Development Adoption: Contribute to tools and programs that help teams adopt AI developer tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Warp across Docker's engineering organization
Write Quality Code: Develop well-tested code with unit and integration tests
follow team coding standards and participate actively in code reviews to learn best practices
Maintain Production Systems: Assist with monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting production AI systems
participate in incident response and learn operational best practices
Collaborate and Learn: Work closely with Senior Engineers and Principal Engineer on technical designs
ask questions, seek feedback, and continuously improve your skills in AI/LLM technologies and platform engineering

What we offer

Freedom & flexibility
fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
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
Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
Equity

Fulltime

Principal Software Engineer, Docker Agents

Docker

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
IT - Software Development

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