At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of containerized AI agents and shape Docker's technical vision.
- Company: Join Docker, the leading platform for app development with a global remote-first team.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, generous parental leave, training stipends, and equity options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of AI technology in a fast-growing company.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in software engineering and leadership in tech projects.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
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!
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer (Docker Agents) to join Docker’s AI engineering team to build the future of containerized AI agents. Docker containers are the perfect vehicle to host and run AI agents—providing isolation, portability, and reproducibility. You’ll be working on cagent, our open-source project, and expanding on it to enable developers to build, deploy, and scale intelligent agents using Docker’s container technology. This is a greenfield opportunity to shape how developers leverage containers for AI agents at massive scale. You’ll define the technical vision, lead architecture decisions, and partner with engineers and leaders across Docker to bring containerized agent capabilities into Docker’s developer experience.
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership plus the deployment effectiveness of containerized runtimes
- Reliability lead critical production decision-making and incident learnings as needed
- Rapid Prototyping: Iterate quickly on new agent capabilities and deployment patterns, moving from concept to production efficiently
- Open Source Community: Engage with the cagent community, review contributions, and help grow the ecosystem
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional technical discussions and influence architectural decisions across Docker’s AI initiatives (including sister teams and platform efforts)
- Mentorship align with stakeholders on priorities
- Contribute initial improvements to cagent and the containerized agent runtime foundations
First 90 days
- Lead significant platform features or architectural improvements to cagent and our containerized agent ecosystem
- Establish (or materially improve) technical standards for evaluation, reliability, and operability of agent systems
- Drive alignment across internal teams on APIs, integration points, and a cohesive developer experience
- Mentor engineers through design reviews and help accelerate onboarding and execution
One-Year Outlook
- Drive major architectural decisions for our containerized agent platform that will impact millions of Docker users
- Shape the long-term technical vision and execution plan for Docker’s agent ecosystem (open-source and product surfaces)
- Establish repeatable engineering practices for quality, performance, and operational excellence in agent systems
- Lead initiatives to expand containerized agent capabilities for enterprise use cases and broader platform integrations
- Grow the team’s technical capabilities through mentorship, strategy, and pragmatic delivery
Docker does not offer visa sponsorship for this role. Perks include freedom to fit your work around your life, designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break, home office setup, 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, medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country, and a remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris.
Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.
Remote Principal Software Engineer, Docker Agents (London) in Norfolk employer: Docker
Docker is an exceptional employer that champions a remote-first culture, allowing you to balance work and life while contributing to innovative app development. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through mentorship, training stipends, and a commitment to diversity, Docker fosters an inclusive environment where your contributions directly impact millions of users worldwide. Enjoy unique perks like quarterly Whaleness Days, a technology stipend, and equity in a rapidly growing start-up, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
