Vp, Infrastructure Engineering
docker
Remoto
Seattle, WA
Uncategorized
Job Score
90 pts
Remote model (+90)
Docker has been one of the most loved brands in developer tooling, trusted by more than 20 million monthly users and over 20 billion container image pulls. From solo founders to the world's largest companies, developers rely on Docker to build, share, and run their applications across our suite of products including Docker Desktop, Docker Hub, and Docker Scout.
We are a globally distributed, remote-first team building the tools that define how software gets built and delivered. As AI agents redefine software development, Docker is at the center of that shift, providing the sandboxed environments, verified images, and secure infrastructure that make autonomous workflows trustworthy by default.
Docker is seeking an exceptional VP of Infrastructure to lead the Bridge engineering organization and drive the strategic evolution of our core platform. Bridge is the connective tissue of Docker's business, encompassing Billing, Identity & Access Management, Data, Operations, Developer Tools and Platform Infrastructure. This role is accountable for all of it.
What separates a good candidate from the right one is anticipation. Docker's products move fast, enterprise customers have complex and evolving requirements, and the market doesn't wait. We need a leader who reads the business trajectory well enough to design, build, and launch foundational infrastructure capabilities before the rest of the company knows they need them. You will own the reliability, scalability, and strategic direction of the platform that every Docker product depends on.
Reporting directly to the VP of the Container Platform, you will lead a multi-disciplinary organization of 30+ engineers and managers, partnering closely with Finance, Product, Legal, and Go-to-Market teams to deliver platform capabilities that power Docker's next phase of growth.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Define and own the long-term technical strategy for Bridge including Billing, IAM, Data, Operations, and Platform Infrastructure. You will partner with your Product team to ensure alignment with Docker's product roadmap and company growth objectives.
Operate as a strategic partner to executive leadership, proactively identifying platform capabilities and constraints that shape product and business decisions.
Anticipate infrastructure needs 12–18 months ahead of product demand, initiating foundational work before the business surfaces the requirement.
Drive cross-functional initiatives to unlock new business models, pricing strategies, compliance requirements, and enterprise go-to-market motions.
Establish Bridge platform as a durable competitive advantage through reliability, developer self-service, and enterprise flexibility.
Platform Architecture & Engineering
Architect and oversee development of scalable, highly available infrastructure spanning billing and subscription management, identity and access management, data pipelines, and core platform services.
Lead technical decisions around build vs. buy, vendor selection, and platform integration strategies across all five domains.
Ensure platform supports complex enterprise requirements including multi-seat licensing, usage-based billing, SSO/SAML/OIDC, granular policy hierarchies, and sophisticated financial reporting.
Champion engineering excellence: API-first design, zero-trust security posture, microservices architecture, and cloud-native operational practices.
Own end-to-end reliability, driving 99.9%+ uptime across billing-critical and identity-critical systems.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead and grow a high-performing organization of 30+ engineers and managers across Billing, IAM, Data, Operations, and Platform Infrastructure.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, psychological safety, and deep customer empathy across all Bridge teams.
Mentor engineering managers and senior ICs, developing the next generation of technical leadership within the organization.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit top-tier engineering talent across a competitive market.
Operational Excellence
Establish robust operational practices ensuring platform reliability, security, and compliance across all Bridge systems.
Implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and incident response procedures, with clear SLAs and escalation paths.
Drive compliance initiatives including SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR, and evolving international tax and data residency requirements.
Define and track success metrics across all five domains, creating transparency with stakeholders and leadership.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate with Product Management to translate business requirements into durable platform capabilities rather than one-off solutions.
Work with Finance to ensure accurate revenue recognition, billing operations, and forecasting capabilities at scale.
Partner with Sales and Customer Success to enable complex enterprise deal structures, custom contracts, and customer-specific billing requirements.
Support Marketing and Growth teams with experimentation infrastructure for pricing, packaging, and conversion optimization.
Qualifications
Required
Experience & Leadership
12+ years of engineering experience, with at least 7 years in an executive-level engineering leadership role (VP or equivalent).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Demonstrated track record of leading platform or infrastructure organizations of 20+ engineers across multiple functional domains.
Proven ability to anticipate business needs and deliver infrastructure capabilities proactively, ahead of demand.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical platform capabilities into measurable business outcomes.
Excellent communication skills with experience influencing across product, finance, legal, and executive audiences.
Technical Expertise
Deep background in distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and platform engineering at scale (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Hands-on expertise or strong working knowledge in at least two of the five Bridge domains: billing/payments, identity & access management, data engineering, developer infrastructure, or platform operations.
Experience with billing and subscription management systems (Stripe, OpenMeter, Chargebee, or similar) and the operational complexity of running them in production.
Familiarity with enterprise IAM concepts including SSO, SAML, OIDC, RBAC, and policy enforcement at scale.
Proficiency in modern programming languages (Go, Python, Java, or similar) and cloud data technologies.
Domain Knowledge
Deep understanding of subscription billing, usage-based pricing, and enterprise contract management.
Working knowledge of revenue recognition principles, financial controls, and compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI DSS).
Experience navigating international billing requirements, tax compliance, and data residency obligations.
Familiarity with B2B SaaS business models, developer-focused products, and enterprise procurement dynamics.
Preferred
Experience at high-growth developer tools, infrastructure software, or open-source companies.
Background running platform engineering teams that serve both internal and external consumers.
Experience with container technologies, Kubernetes, or cloud-native development ecosystems.
Track record of successful large-scale system migrations or platform modernization programs.
Experience scaling an engineering organization through rapid company growth or significant product expansion.
Docker considers visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis based on business needs.
Perks
Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break
Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work
16 weeks of paid Parental leave (after 6 months of employment)
Technology stipend equivalent to $100 USD net/month
PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
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
Remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris
Docker embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.
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