Senior Manager, Engineering, Developer Productivity

Docker•Seattle, WA

9d•Remote

About The Position

At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters. Our remote-first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the #1 tool for building, sharing, and running apps—trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike. We’re growing fast and just getting started. Come join us for a whale of a ride! The Desktop & Core DX group is responsible for Docker Desktop along with the components that developers touch daily: Compose, CLI, Engine, Testcontainers, VS Code Extension, and more! In this role, you would manage one or more of the teams working on these components. This would entail leading the teams on designing, developing, and maintaining these developer-loved tools. You will be accountable for the operational excellence and delivery of the team. The successful candidate has a deep technical background that they leverage to drive the team to operational excellence and good technical decisions. They are skilled at growing and managing senior individual contributors. They have a track record of building successful teams. They love developer tooling, have an eye for detail, are curious, and work well with customers, users, and partners.

Requirements

5+ years experience managing a high performing team.
5+ years experience as a software developer.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable with a high degree of autonomy (self-motivated, organized) and the ability to work remotely across time zones.

Responsibilities

Management of engineers in our Seattle office.
Align the team with business and product goals by working closely with product management.
Ensure predictable delivery and operational excellence of the components the teams ship.
Facilitate communication across teams and status reporting for critical projects.
Hire and retain talent.
Hold a high bar for engineering excellence.

Benefits

Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days
Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work
16 weeks of paid Parental leave
Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month
PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
Quarterly, company-wide hackathons
Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes
Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company
Docker Swag
Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country