Docker helps developers bring their ideas to life by conquering the complexity of app development.
Senior Software Engineer, AI Developer Tools
Location
Washington
Posted
84 days ago
Salary
$189.6K - $260.7K / year
Job Description
Job Requirements
- 5+ years building production-grade backend systems or developer-facing tools
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies such as practical production experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), prompt engineering, or AI agent development
- Proficiency in Go (preferred), Rust, Java, or Python with strong software engineering fundamentals
- Experience designing and building distributed systems, microservices, or platform infrastructure
- Strong understanding of cloud-native systems (AWS, GCP, or Azure), APIs, and data stores
- Solid grasp of CI/CD, automated testing, code review practices, and modern development workflows
- Product-minded approach to building developer tools with focus on user experience and measurable outcomes
- Excellent communication skills in remote, asynchronous environments with ability to document technical decisions clearly
- Ownership mentality with bias for action and iterative delivery
- Comfortable working autonomously across distributed teams and navigating ambiguity
Benefits
- 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
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