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Senior Software Engineer, AI Tools and Security

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’s AI Tools & Security team is building the foundation for the next generation of secure, developer-friendly AI infrastructure. Our flagship product, the MCP Gateway, empowers developers to connect, observe, and secure AI agents and tools across the entire lifecycle—from prototype to production. We’re defining how developers safely harness the power of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in real-world environments. We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of AI, security, and developer experience. You’ll lead the technical direction of the Gateway and related services, collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Security to deliver elegant frameworks and APIs that developers love to use. This is a high-velocity, high-ownership environment: you’ll ship fast, iterate constantly, and help shape the future of secure agent-based development.

Job Responsibility

  • Contribute to defining the technical approach for new product initiatives
  • Collaborate closely with Product and Design to shape features and user experience
  • Support and guide teammates through code reviews and technical discussions
  • Serve as a reliable technical voice within the team and help ensure strong engineering standards

Requirements

  • 6+ years of backend engineering experience with production-grade systems
  • A strong product mindset—you're excited about building developer-facing tools
  • Strong grasp of software engineering best practices (code review, source control, CI/CD, testing)
  • Experience building secure, high-throughput services
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (we primarily use Go)
  • Ownership mentality with a bias for shipping, learning, and iterating
  • Comfortable working with autonomy across distributed, remote teams.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecture
  • Prior experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar LLM APIs, and the MCP specification

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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