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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! The Senior Manager, Engineering, Docker Agents leads the team responsible for building Docker’s next-generation AI agent capabilities. This team designs and delivers intelligent, containerized agents that enable automation, adaptive workflows, and real-world AI usage for developers. This role combines people leadership, technical strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. The manager ensures the team delivers reliable, high-impact systems while maintaining a strong engineering culture grounded in trust, learning, and execution.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers working on Docker Agents
Define hiring plans, onboarding, career paths, and performance expectations
Foster a culture of psychological safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to define the vision, roadmap, and technical direction for agent systems
Guide architectural decisions for scalable, secure, and maintainable agent platforms
Balance long-term strategy with short-term execution to ensure consistent delivery
Work closely with Product Management, Platform, DevOps, and QA teams to align priorities
Advocate for agent capabilities across the Docker ecosystem
Ensure smooth integration between agent systems and other Docker products
Establish and track engineering metrics related to quality, velocity, and reliability
Remove blockers and improve developer productivity through better tooling and processes
Drive improvements in CI/CD, testing, observability, and system resilience
Model strong leadership behaviors rooted in empathy, clarity, and ownership
Promote inclusion, diversity, and fairness in hiring and team development
Handle feedback, performance discussions, and prioritization decisions with transparency and respect
Requirements:
7+ years of professional software engineering experience
3+ years of experience managing engineering teams
Proven ability to lead remote, distributed teams
Strong experience with distributed systems, APIs, or platform engineering
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and guide teams through evolving requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to have:
Experience working with AI systems, LLMs, or agent-based architectures
Background in developer tools, platforms, or infrastructure products
Product-oriented mindset with exposure to user-facing engineering decisions
What we offer:
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