Senior Manager, Engineering, Local Runtime (Central or East Coast Time Zone)

The Runtime team is building Docker's runtime for AI workloads—a cross-platform foundation that delivers strong isolation and enterprise governance at every layer. The team owns a custom VMM, a full container stack, and deep OS integration across Windows, macOS, and Linux. This technology is the core of Docker's new sbx product, which enables AI agents and workloads to run safely and at scale. In this role, you would manage this team, owning its technical direction and delivery and being accountable for its operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 6–10 engineers building Docker's cross-platform runtime across Windows, macOS, and Linux; Own the technical direction and roadmap; Partner closely with product management to align the team with business and product goals; Ensure predictable delivery and operational excellence across the components the team ships; Hire and retain top systems engineering talent; Hold a high bar for engineering excellence; Facilitate communication across teams and provide status reporting for critical projects

Requirements

3+ years experience managing high-performing engineering teams; 3+ years of hands-on systems programming experience (hypervisors, container runtimes, OS internals, kernel development, or similar low-level infrastructure); 8+ years of professional, hands-on, full-time software engineering experience in backend, infrastructure, or platform engineering; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; Deep understanding of virtualization concepts: VMMs, hypervisors, and hardware-assisted virtualization; Experience with container runtimes (OCI, containerd, runc) or equivalent low-level infrastructure; Cross-platform systems experience across two or more of: Windows, macOS, Linux; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Comfortable with a high degree of autonomy and the ability to work remotely across time zones

Benefits

Remote-first by design; Flexibility that fits your life; Time to recharge – Generous PTO, designated quarterly Whaleness Days, and a designated end-of-year Whaleness break; Home office support; Technology stipend – Equivalent to US$100 net per month; Learning & development – Annual stipend for conferences, courses, certifications, and continued learning; Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid parental leave after six months of employment; Equity for all full-time employees; Comprehensive benefits – Medical, retirement, and paid holidays vary by country; Docker swag