Senior Software Engineer, Docker Desktop Platform (EMEA)

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Requirements:

• 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.

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.