[Remote] Senior Manager, Engineering, Local Runtime (East Coast)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Docker, Inc is a leading company in developer tooling, trusted by millions of users worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering for their Local Runtime team, responsible for managing a team of engineers to build Docker's cross-platform runtime for AI workloads while ensuring operational excellence and technical direction.ResponsibilitiesLead a team of 6–10 engineers building Docker's cross-platform runtime across Windows, macOS, and LinuxOwn the technical direction and roadmapPartner closely with product management to align the team with business and product goalsEnsure predictable delivery and operational excellence across the components the team shipsHire and retain top systems engineering talentHold a high bar for engineering excellenceFacilitate communication across teams and provide status reporting for critical projectsSkills5+ years experience managing high-performing engineering teams5+ 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 engineeringBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceDeep understanding of virtualization concepts: VMMs, hypervisors, and hardware-assisted virtualizationExperience with container runtimes (OCI, containerd, runc) or equivalent low-level infrastructureCross-platform systems experience across two or more of: Windows, macOS, LinuxStrong verbal and written communication skillsComfortable with a high degree of autonomy and the ability to work remotely across time zonesBenefitsFreedom & flexibility; fit your work around your lifeDesignated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness breakHome office setup; we want you comfortable while you work16 weeks of paid Parental leave (after 6 months of employment)Technology stipend equivalent to $100 USD net/monthPTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoyTraining stipend for conferences, courses and classesEquity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the companyDocker SwagMedical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by countryRemote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and ParisCompany OverviewAt Docker, we simplify the lives of developers who are making world-changing apps. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.docker.com.Company H1B SponsorshipDocker, Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.