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Senior Software Engineer, AI Developer Tools

United States, Seattle 184600.00 - 260700.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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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! Docker seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join our new AI Developer Tools team at the forefront of AI-powered developer productivity. You'll build cutting-edge AI agents and tools that transform how developers write code, debug issues, deploy applications, and respond to incidents—both internally at Docker and for our customers worldwide. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and developer experience, building production systems that leverage LLMs and AI agents to accelerate developer workflows. You'll architect and implement AI-powered tools such as code review assistants, automated test generators, deployment diagnostics agents, and on-call assistance tools. You'll also contribute to the self-service platform that enables teams across Docker to rapidly build and deploy their own AI developer tools. Your work will directly impact how Docker's engineers build and operate services powering 20 million users, and as these tools mature, you'll help transform them into commercial offerings for Docker's customers. You'll collaborate closely with the Principal Engineer on technical architecture, partner with product and design teams on user experience, and work autonomously in a fast-paced, remote-first environment where rapid iteration and shipping are core values.

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
  • Mentor and Share Knowledge: Guide other engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions
  • document patterns and best practices for AI tool development
  • Measure and Iterate: Instrument AI tools to measure adoption, effectiveness, and developer productivity impact
  • iterate based on data and user feedback to continuously improve developer experience

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
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

  • Experience with AI agent frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or similar)
  • Contributions to open source AI tools, developer tooling, or platform engineering projects
  • Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar AI agent integration standards
  • Background in developer productivity, DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering domains
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration
  • Knowledge of developer tools ecosystems (IDEs, CI/CD platforms, observability tools)
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi) and GitOps deployment patterns (ArgoCD, FluxCD)
  • Understanding of security, compliance, and operational best practices for production AI systems

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
  • 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
  • Remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris
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