Docker, Inc

Docker helps developers bring their ideas to life by conquering the complexity of app development.

Senior Software Engineer, AI Developer Tools

AI EngineerMachine Learning EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Washington

Posted

84 days ago

Salary

$189.6K - $260.7K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaMicroservicesPythonRustGo

Job Description

• Build AI-Powered Developer Tools: Design, implement, and ship production-ready AI agents and tools that accelerate developer productivity such as code review and refactoring assistants, automated test generators, local environment setup tools, deployment pipeline diagnostic agents, and on-call assistance tools • Implement LLM Integrations: Build robust, production-grade integrations with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) such as prompt engineering, response parsing, error handling, rate limiting, cost management, and performance optimization • Develop Agent Orchestration Systems: Create agent frameworks and orchestration systems that enable complex multi-step workflows, tool calling, context management, and agent-to-agent communication • Contribute to Platform Infrastructure: Build self-service platform capabilities that enable teams across Docker to rapidly deploy and operate their own AI developer tools such as deployment pipelines, observability integration, security controls, and operational tooling • Drive Adoption of AI-Native Development: Build tools and programs that accelerate adoption of AI developer tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Warp across Docker's engineering organization • Ensure Production Quality: Write well-tested code with strong test coverage (unit, integration, end-to-end); establish monitoring, alerting, and operational excellence for AI systems • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Principal Engineer on architecture, work with product and design teams on features and UX, and collaborate with platform teams (Infrastructure, Security, Data) on integrations • Participate in Operations: Take part in on-call rotation for AI developer tools; respond to incidents, debug production issues, and drive continuous improvement of system reliability • Mentor and Share Knowledge: Guide other engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions; document patterns and best practices for AI tool development • Measure and Iterate: Instrument AI tools to measure adoption, effectiveness, and developer productivity impact; iterate based on data and user feedback to continuously improve developer experience

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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