[Hiring] Backend Software Engineer REMOTE USA
Position: Backend Software Engineer
Date Posted: 03 February 2026
Industry: Technology / Software Development / Cloud Computing
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 5+ years
Qualification: Estimated Qualification like Bachelor Degree holder, Diploma/Degree/Certificate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Location: United States, REMOTE
Company: Docker, Inc
Description:
Docker, Inc is seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to join our remote-first team. Docker empowers developers by simplifying app development, enabling them to focus on what truly matters. Trusted by startups and Fortune 100 companies, Docker supports over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, making it the leading platform for building, sharing, and running containerized applications.
About The Role:
Join our Supply Chain Security group, where we focus on securing the container ecosystem with a developer-first, holistic approach. This role involves building and operating scalable services while implementing security and policy enforcement to protect modern software supply chains. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineering teams to enhance Docker’s registry and SaaS offerings.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, deploy, and monitor microservices and serverless components within AWS infrastructure
• Build and improve automation tools including GitHub Actions, Argo CD, and Grafana dashboards
• Address high-performance engineering challenges for efficient and secure delivery of container images and metadata
• Design and enforce security and compliance policies across delivery pipelines
• Own and enhance security posture and developer experience related to secure container images
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure best practices in security, scalability, and reliability
Qualifications & Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience building, deploying, and monitoring microservices on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Proficiency in modern programming languages, primarily Go
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases in high-volume environments
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices: code review, source control, CI/CD, and testing
• Experience working autonomously across distributed, remote teams
• Hands-on experience in infrastructure security, policy enforcement, or compliance frameworks (SLSA, SOC 2, FedRAMP) is a plus
Benefits:
• Flexible remote work arrangements and autonomy to balance work with life
• Quarterly Whaleness Days and end-of-year Whaleness break
• Home office setup allowance
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Technology stipend of $100 net/month
• PTO encouraging work-life balance
• Training stipend for courses, conferences, and classes
• Equity participation in company growth
• Docker swag and branded merchandise
• Medical, vision, dental benefits, retirement plans, and holidays (varies by country)
Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment for employees from all backgrounds. Due to the remote nature of this role, visa sponsorship is not available.
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