Define and own the multi-year technical vision for Docker's Central Operations and Systems group, encompassing internal AI, developer tools, infrastructure, reliability, and corporate systems.
Establish strategic plans and objectives for major initiatives, making architectural decisions that ensure Docker's business objectives are met.
Contribute to and drive the strategic vision in collaboration with engineering leadership, translating organizational strategy into technical roadmaps that span multiple teams and time horizons
Identify and prioritize investments that provide maximum leverage—capabilities built once that enable rapid adoption and increase productivity across the employee base
Develop architectural principles and standards that guide technical decisions across the Central Operations and Systems group and influence product engineering teams
Anticipate future business needs and ensure platform architecture provides the flexibility to support Docker's evolving commercial models
Cross-Company Technical Leadership
Lead technical vision and implementation for large cross-company programs that require coordination across all Docker teams
Architect the Docker SDLC "Golden Path": how Dockhands build, manage and deploy systems and software, as applicable
Drive convergence of fragmented systems across Docker—replacing product-specific implementations with shared platform capabilities
Establish technical contracts between platform and product teams that enable independent velocity while ensuring consistency and reliability
Qualification
Technical ExpertiseExperience with cloud platforms (AWSBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceStrategic & Business ImpactExperience at developer toolsBackground with container technologiesAdvanced degree in Computer ScienceKey Success MetricsPlatform Leverage & Velocity
Required
Technical Expertise
12+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise across multiple domains (SDLC, AI engineering, corporate systems, etc)
Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale distributed systems serving millions of users and thousands of enterprise customers
Broad working knowledge across all platform domains with ability to make sound architectural decisions spanning multiple areas
Expert-level understanding of API design, service architecture, and system integration patterns at scale, including in-house vs. vendor developed systems.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern infrastructure patterns (Kubernetes, service mesh, infrastructure-as-code)
Knowledge of enterprise security requirements, compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001), and their architectural implications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Strategic & Business Impact
Track record of establishing strategic technical plans that directly enabled business outcomes (revenue growth, cost reduction, market expansion)
Experience translating business strategy into technical architecture and roadmaps
Demonstrated ability to identify and prioritize investments that provide maximum platform leverage
Preferred
Experience at developer tools, infrastructure software, or B2B SaaS companies at significant scale
Background with container technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, or developer productivity platforms
Track record of successfully migrating legacy systems while maintaining business continuity
Knowledge of Financial Operations and infrastructure cost optimization at scale
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
External recognition as a technical leader (conference speaking, publications, open source contributions)
