Staff Backend/Data Engineer

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!

This role is open to applicants residing on the U.S. East Coast.

We’re looking for a Staff Backend/Data Engineer with deep data expertise—someone who thrives at the intersection of backend development, database engineering, and data infrastructure. This role is all about owning services end-to-end, from building and operating large-scale data stores to designing resilient APIs.

The Hub team is responsible for the performant search, distribution, discovery and management of Docker images and other OCI content on Docker Hub. We leverage open specifications and code to achieve this and work with partners and peers across the Cloud Native ecosystem. If you love working on data at scale, with challenges on both resiliency and performance then this role is for you!

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services with a strong emphasis on data integrity, scalability, and performance.

• Architect and operate data storage and serving layers at scale (Postgres, NoSQL, object stores, …).

• Collaborate with product and data teams to ensure APIs and services serve data reliably and efficiently.

• Own systems end-to-end, from schema design to deployment and monitoring in production.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge in databases and storage systems like Postgres, DynamoDB, Elastic Search, S3. Experience is required for building and running those at scale.

• 8+ years experience building, deploying, and monitoring SaaS services on top of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)

• Proficiency in modern programming languages. We love to work with Go.

• Comfortable following software engineering best practices such as code review, source control, continuous integration, and testing

• Comfortable with a high degree of autonomy (self-motivated, organized) and the ability to work remotely across time zones

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

What We’re Looking For

• A backend engineer with massive experience in databases and data systems—or a data engineer/DBA who enjoys building APIs and backend services.

• Strong expertise in data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.

• Experience running production-grade data stores and services at scale.

• Proficiency in at least one backend language/framework (e.g., Go, Python, Java, Node.js).

• A mindset for reliability, automation, and scalability.

What to expect

First 30 days

• Meet the team

• Understand the team mission

• Start diving into a part of the code base

• Ship a small change

First 90 days

• Feel comfortable in a part of the code base

• Meet people across the company

• Ship a more major change

• Have demoed something you worked on at the internal Product Development demos

• Attended a customer call

One Year Outlook

• Have autonomy/ownership over an area (level dependent)

• Helped shape the direction of Docker Hub and the registry (level dependent)

• Have worked with other teams at Docker on delivering an end to end feature

Docker considers sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.

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Perks

• 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

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.

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