Senior Engineering Manager, Local Runtime (east Coast Preferred)

Docker

Canada
Not specified; equity: share in compyny success; b...
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5+ years managing engineering teams
Deep systems programming experience
Hypervisor and vmm expertise
** Docker is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for its Local Runtime team, preferably located on the East Coast. The role involves managing a team responsible for building Docker's cross-platform runtime for AI workloads, requiring strong systems programming expertise and leadership skills within a remote-first culture. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team of 6–10 engineers building Docker's cross-platform runtime for AI workloads across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • The successful candidate must be a hands-on systems engineer with deep experience in hypervisors, container runtimes, and kernel development.
  • Docker offers a remote-first culture with perks including 16 weeks of paid parental leave, a home office setup, and equity for all employees.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Docker is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for its Local Runtime team, preferably located on the East Coast. The role involves managing a team responsible for building Docker's cross-platform runtime for AI workloads, requiring strong systems programming expertise and leadership skills within a remote-first culture. **

Salary

Not specified; Equity: Share in company success; Benefits: Medical, retirement, holidays vary by country

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years managing engineering teams
  • Deep systems programming experience
  • Hypervisor and VMM expertise
  • Container runtime knowledge
  • Cross-platform OS development

Nice-to-have

  • Remote-first team collaboration
  • Customer-centric engineering mindset
  • High bar for technical excellence
  • AI workload infrastructure interest

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years management experience
  • 5+ years systems programming background
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work remotely across time zones

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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