Principal Software Engineer, Docker Hardened Images
Core
Set long-term technical direction for Docker Hardened Images (DHI), a catalogue of security-hardened container images and Helm charts for regulated environments.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Platform Architecture & Strategy)
Builds
A scalable, secure container image and Helm chart catalogue with integrated supply chain security tooling.
Domain
Container security, supply chain security, and developer tooling.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, container ecosystem expertise (Kubernetes, cert-manager, kyverno, istio), supply chain security (SBOM, SLSA, attestation), technical roadmap planning, cross-functional alignment, upstream OSS influence, Go programming, incident response.
Preferred skills
Linux distribution package maintenance, regulated environment compliance (FedRAMP, FIPS, PCI), enterprise customer engagement.
Technologies
Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Sigstore, Go, Grafana, Istio, cert-manager, kyverno
Responsibilities
Own DHI platform architecture and multi-quarter roadmaps; identify systemic patterns to drive architectural changes; align teams and executives on technical strategy; represent Docker in enterprise engagements and upstream OSS communities; set standards for image definition and hardening; solve ambiguous packaging problems; mentor staff and senior engineers; participate in on-call rotation.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence