Senior Manager, Engineering (AI Developer Tools)
Company:Docker
Location:United States, Canada, EST, PST
Languages:English
Seniority level:Manager, 5+ years
Experience:5+ years
Skills:
LeadershipPythonSoftware DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceCloud ComputingKubernetesMachine LearningCross-functional Team LeadershipCI/CDRESTful APIsMentoringDevOpsTerraformTeam managementPrototyping
Requirements:
5+ years managing high-performing engineering teams, with experience building teams from scratch highly valued. 5+ years as a software developer with hands-on experience building developer tools, platform engineering systems, DevOps, or SRE infrastructure. Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, LLM integration patterns, and practical applications of AI in developer workflows. Track record of building platforms or internal tools that enable other teams and measurably improve developer productivity. Deep technical knowledge of modern cloud-native infrastructure including Kubernetes, GitOps deployment patterns, observability systems, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with infrastructure-as-code frameworks (Terraform, Pulumi) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Product mindset with ability to envision how internal tools can become commercial offerings. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable with autonomous work, ambiguity, and building in uncharted territory.
Responsibilities:
Build and scale the AI Developer Tools Team. Ship AI-Powered Developer Tools. Build Self-Service AI Developer Tools Platform. Drive Platform Adoption and Developer Experience. Partner on AI Strategy and Technology. Explore Productization Opportunities. Deliver Measurable Impact. Cross-Functional Collaboration. Operational Excellence. Team Development and Culture.
