# Staff Backend Engineer, Hub (East Coast) at Docker

- Company: Docker
- What the company does: Run AI agents and containers safely, anywhere. Docker gives builders trusted sandboxes, governance, and a secure supply chain for modern software. Backed by Greylock, Insight and Lightspeed.
- Company website: https://www.docker.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $170K to $276K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2025-12-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/docker/9d5c3e18-eaef-4ffb-b4f1-795742fcba98
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/docker-staff-backend-engineer-hub-east-coast/

## About the role

This role may require participation in an on-call rotation to provide support outside of standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years backend engineering experience with deep expertise in distributed systems and large-scale backend architectures
- Strong production experience with Golang , including designing and operating large Go-based services in cloud environments
- Strong production experience with Kubernetes , including operating services at scale
- Experience designing and running high-scale storage systems (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or equivalent) in production
- Experience building and operating cloud-based services (AWS preferred)
- Experience with event-driven or streaming systems , such as Kafka, SNS/SQS, or equivalent

Tags: Engineering