170K–276K USD / year
Staff Software Engineer, AI Developer Tools
AIRemote — San Francisco, CA
Published on 2026-10-14
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About this role
Docker is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical direction for AI-powered developer tools. The role involves designing AI agents and building a platform infrastructure to improve developer productivity and accelerate the adoption of AI tools within teams. This position requires a strong background in AI, LLMs, and developer tools.
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
AI Developer Tools team
Stack
LLM APIsKubernetesGitOpsCI/CDGoRustJavaPython
What you'll do
- Set technical direction for AI-powered developer tools
- Design and build AI agents for developer productivity
- Establish standards for LLM integration
- Design scalable infrastructure for hosting AI tools
- Shape platform capabilities including deployment frameworks
What we're looking for
- 8+ years of software engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with LLM-powered applications
- Strong understanding of AI in software development workflows
- Production experience with cloud-native infrastructure
- Proficiency in Go, Rust, Java, or Python
Nice to have
- Experience with MCP or similar AI agent integration standards
- Background in developer productivity or DevOps
- Contributions to open source AI tools
- Experience developing widely adopted production-grade services
Benefits
- Generous PTO and designated Whaleness Days
- Home office support
- Technology stipend
- Annual learning and development stipend
- Equity for all full-time employees