198K–319K USD / year
Principal Forward Deployed Engineer
OtherRemote — San Jose, CA
Published on 2026-09-22
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About this role
As a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer at Docker, you'll work closely with strategic customers to develop innovative solutions using Docker products. This role involves embedding with customer teams to address complex technical challenges and delivering solutions from architecture to production.
About the company
Docker is a software platform that enables developers to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of applications using containerization technology. The company serves a wide range of industries by providing tools and services that facilitate development and operational efficiencies.
The team
Engineering
Stack
GoPythonTypeScriptDockerKubernetesLLMs
What you'll do
- Embed with customer engineering teams to design and implement solutions.
- Deliver custom technical artifacts and integrated Docker environments.
- Integrate Docker's AI platform with customers' existing stacks.
- Scope and deliver complex work in fast-paced environments.
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of software engineering experience.
- Expertise in Go, Python, or TypeScript.
- Deep Docker knowledge including Dockerfiles and container security.
- Experience with LLMs and production coding agents.
Nice to have
- Experience with Docker Hardened Images.
- Contributions to open source projects.
- Experience in regulated environments.
Benefits
- Generous PTO and specific quarterly Whaleness Days.
- Home office support and technology stipend.
- Annual stipend for learning and development.
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Hiring process
- Hiring manager screen
- Technical interview
- Team interview