Docker, Inc

About the Company

At Docker, we simplify the lives of developers who are making world-changing apps. Docker helps developers bring their ideas to reality by conquering the complexity of app development. We simplify and accelerate workflows with an integrated development pipeline and application components. Actively used by millions of developers around the world, Docker Desktop and Docker Hub provide unmatched simplicity, agility and choice.

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Company Name

Docker, Inc

Job Title

Senior Solutions Engineer, Enterprise (EMEA)

Job Description

Docker is a remote first company with employees across Europe, APAC and the Americas that simplifies the lives of developers who are making world-changing apps. We continued to see exponential revenue growth last year. Join us for a whale of a ride!

About the role:

You will drive the technical evaluation stage of the overall sales process; you are a critical driver of customer success as containers revolutionize the modern enterprise. In this role, you will be the key technical advisor to the sales team, work very closely with the product management and engineering teams, and serve as a vital product advocate in front of prospects, customers, and the wider Docker and Container communities.

As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you will develop expert knowledge and proficiency in our offerings and be a subject matter expert in one of the most critical technologies in our industry today. You will be a key technical advisor to Docker customers as they change how they Build, Ship, and Run their applications for enterprise customers.

You Will Help Our Customers:

Move past the high-level concepts and learn how Docker fits into their environment and how to get started.
Transform their development pipelines, automate their infrastructure, and remove friction, enabling them to bring new ideas to market quickly.
Serve as an industry expert on technology, people, and processes around software development & operating containers at an Enterprise scale.

You will also articulate Docker’s technical and product positioning to various business and technical stakeholders and forge strong relationships with them throughout the sales cycle and beyond.

What You’ll Do:

Engage with customers to document their requirements and communicate the technical value of Docker.
Work with the sales team to create technical proposals and presentations for customer meetings.
Initiate and manage multiple proofs of concepts, working directly with the prospect to deliver upon their success criteria.
Distill and communicate customer needs and product feedback to Sales, Engineering, and Product teams.
Work with your sales counterpart to devise and execute a winning strategy to deliver a ‘technical win’ for the account/opportunity.
Learn about and educate people on the incredible capabilities and value that Docker delivers to our enterprise customers.

Requirements:

8+ years of experience with technical sales of distributed systems and infrastructure software like databases, message queues, SaaS, or Big Data products.
Operational experience with a Docker-based container platform.
Familiarity with Developer tools, including CI and CD pipelines.
Familiarity with cloud technologies - Any of the three major cloud vendors & cloud-native apps is excellent to have
Development experience (scripting, application development, etc.) is a plus.
Significant experience with Linux.
Exceptional communication capabilities include a presentation style that addresses a highly skilled and experienced audience, including enterprise architects and C-level executives.
Passion for learning new technologies and a desire to tackle complex technical problems,
Strong perspective rooted in past experience and willingness to listen carefully, explore new ideas, and coach.
Previous experience building solutions with Docker, Kubernetes, etc is preferred.
Must be willing to travel to clients to foster effective sales relationships.
CS degree a plus

About The Team

Unified From Afar: At Docker, our Sales Engineering team embraces the future of work by operating remotely. But don't mistake distance for detachment. We are closely knit, collaborating seamlessly across time zones and digital spaces to offer our customers the best pre-sales experience. Our virtual watercooler moments ensure we remain in contact, and our diverse geographical locations only enrich the breadth of experiences and insights we bring to the table.

Sharing Is Caring: Every team member is a reservoir of knowledge, but what makes us truly special is our innate willingness to share that expertise. We believe that when one of us wins, we all win. By openly exchanging ideas, strategies, and insights, we ensure that our collective wisdom grows, allowing us to offer unmatched solutions to our clients.

Never Stop Learning: While each of us comes with a wealth of knowledge, we recognize the infinite value of learning from one another. Every interaction is an opportunity to grow, and we foster an environment where questions are celebrated and curiosity is rewarded. Our team is a melting pot of experiences, and there's always something new to learn from each other.

Customer Success is Our North Star: We're not just sales engineers but advocates for our customers' success. Our enthusiasm isn't just about closing deals; it's about witnessing our clients thrive with our solutions. Every interaction is guided by a genuine desire to outline their goals, ensuring we deliver solutions that propel them towards success.

Join us and be part of a team where distance does not deter unity, your expertise is valued and amplified, and every customer interaction is an opportunity to make a positive, lasting impact.

What to Expect:

In the first 30 days:

Learn what makes Docker unique - its culture, virtues, and team - through our onboarding program
Meet Dockhands from across Docker and build a network to help you on our journey.
Extending your current knowledge of Docker’s products with 101 - 401 level enablement on our technology and messaging
Start to shadow team members on customer engagements of every kind

In the first 90 days:

Begin to develop relationships and deepen knowledge of key customers
Refine proficiency in demonstrating some of Docker’s commercial features
Engage customers directly - discovery sessions, demos and presentations, and account-level events
Establish a career plan to focus your development and growth at Docker
You’ll ask yourself why you ever worked anywhere else

In the first year:

Support investing in you through certifications on Docker, Cloud providers, and other technologies to help further your career
Make contributions to the assets and tooling used by your peers
Attend in-person conferences for both our customers and other technologies that you want to learn more about

We use Covey as part of our hiring and / or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT. As part of the evaluation process we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 13, 2024.

Please see the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here.

Perks (for Full-Time Employees Only)

Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days
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 th...

France

Remote

27-03-2025

Company Name

Docker, Inc

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer, Docker Desktop Platform (EMEA)

Job Description

Docker is a remote first company with employees across Europe, APAC and the Americas that simplifies the lives of developers who are making world-changing apps. We continued to see exponential revenue growth last year. Join us for a whale of a ride!

About The Role

Docker Desktop is a core part of Docker’s suite of products and is relied upon by millions of developers every day to build and run containerized applications. As part of our Desktop Platform team your mission is to enable teams working on Desktop to deliver features more quickly and to own the shared components in Docker Desktop. This includes work on architectural improvements such as modularization, maintaining the installer, updater, and the overall application lifecycle.

The team plays a key role in ensuring that all product teams contributing to Docker Desktop can move quickly with confidence. Our current roadmap includes modularizing the codebase, supporting complex installation needs for enterprise customers, improving the architecture of shared components such as the settings, and improving our feature flag functionality.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Desktop Platform team, you will develop and refine the internal components that form the foundation of Docker Desktop. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our installer, updater, and modular architecture remain reliable, efficient, and easy to integrate with. By doing so, you’ll help feature teams and internal developers build on top of Docker Desktop effectively, and developers worldwide build and run their containerized applications more smoothly.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain core components of Docker Desktop.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define best practices for the application lifecycle, ensuring reliability and ease of contribution.
Continuously monitor and improve application stability.
Work with customers to learn about their needs and debug issues that they encounter.
Support architecture reviews to keep Docker Desktop modular and adaptable as new features and integrations are added.
Write, review, and maintain high-quality code (including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests).
Champion a culture of knowledge-sharing through demos, documentation, and collaboration sessions.
Collaborate with leadership to define priorities and drive data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a backend software engineer, preferably using Go.
Hands-on experience delivering and supporting cross-platform desktop applications, including installers or updaters.
Strong knowledge of operation systems internals, OS-level APIs, networking, virtualisation or performance optimization.
Familiarity with observability, telemetry, and data monitoring tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts, write clear documentation, collaborate across teams, and present findings effectively.
Ability to interact with upstream communities and with our customers in a way that brings credit to Docker.

What To Expect In Your First 30 Days

Meet your team and your assigned onboarding buddy.
Set up your development environment and get familiar with our tools and workflows.
Begin contributing to the codebase by tackling smaller tasks and bug fixes.
Pair with a colleague to work on an initial project, which may involve performance improvements, reliability enhancements, or feature development.
Participate in discussions around priorities and best practices.
Join virtual coffee chats to connect with peers across Docker.

What To Expect In Your First 90 Days

Gain deep familiarity with the architecture of the codebase.
Collaborate with the team to define key performance benchmarks.
Start improving a specific Docker Desktop platform area / shared component based on observability metrics.
Present your findings in a tech talk or demo to the team.
Influence the quarterly roadmap by contributing insights from your early discoveries.

What To Expect In Your First Year

Take ownership of a platform feature or improvement.
Drive improvements in our observability and monitoring stack to help diagnose issues faster.
Contribute to shaping the team’s long-term vision for Docker Desktop as a platform.
Have opportunities to engage with the Docker community and share insights.

We use Covey as part of our hiring and / or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT. As part of the evaluation process we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 13, 2024.

Please see the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here.

Perks (for Full-Time Employees Only)

Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days
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
Quarterly, company-wide hackathons
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

Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.

Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

France

Remote

31-03-2025