Principal Product Manager, Docker
Docker Desktop & Core Developer Experience
$210-263k
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App development platform
Open for applications
App development platform
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$210-263k
Offers Equity
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To increase the time developers spend on innovation, and decrease the time they spend on everything else.
Role
Who you are
- Success in this role requires a balance of strategic thinking and tactical execution. A deep understanding of developer workflows, containerization, and cross-platform desktop applications is essential
- 7+ years of product management experience
- Proven track record of managing complex desktop applications across multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Strong technical background, with familiarity in container technologies, developer tools, and system-level software
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams
- Experience working in a remote-first, globally distributed team environment
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead the Docker Desktop product which is the cornerstone of the Docker developer experience
- This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on product management, overseeing the product vision, roadmap, and execution across all components of Docker Desktop—including Docker Engine, Docker Compose, Build, Model Runner, Testcontainers, Kubernetes integration, and more
- You will collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to deliver a seamless, powerful experience for millions of developers worldwide
- Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Docker Desktop, aligning with company objectives and customer needs
- Engage directly with customers to gather feedback, understand pain points, and validate solutions
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to deliver high-quality features and improvements on time and within scope
- Analyze product performance metrics to inform decisions and optimize user experience
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to inform product strategy
- Communicate product plans, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders across the organization
- What to expect in the first 30 days:
- Onboard with Docker’s mission, values, and team structures
- Familiarize yourself with the current Docker Desktop product, roadmap, and user base
- Establish relationships with key stakeholders across product, engineering, design, and marketing
- What to expect in the first 90 days:
- Refine and communicate the product vision and strategy for Docker Desktop
- Initiate user research and data analysis to inform roadmap prioritization
- Deliver initial product improvements or features based on user feedback and strategic goals
- What to expect in the first year:
- Achieve significant milestones in product development, user satisfaction, and adoption metrics
- Contribute to Docker’s overall product strategy and company growth initiatives
Our take
Docker supplies a hub and desktop solution to simplify the workflow of app development teams. Originally known for popularising the idea of containerising software, it saw itself outpaced by Kubernetes. However, the company has identified a problem with the growing complexity of containerisation, with some apps consisting of dozens or even hundreds of containers - which is what it now addresses.
Docker has had a difficult time in the recent past, with 2019 seeing it sell off its enterprise business, reduce its workforce by hundreds, and change its leadership team. As a well known brand and ecosystem for containerisation, however, it aims to lure developers back to its product as well as to take advantage of the growing global demand for app development.
Returning to focus on developers rather than large companies was certainly a gamble, but one that seems to have paid off. The company has returned to profitability and raised Series C funding in 2022, which is cited to fund hiring new talent, ramping up its business, and continuing to develop and refine its product. It's also embarked on a series of acquisitions to
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Insights
47% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 11 rounds)
Mar 2022
$105m
SERIES C
Mar 2021
$23m
SERIES B
Total funding: $498m
Company benefits
- 100% company paid medical premiums for employees and dependents
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- “Whaleness” Days — At least 1 company wide day off per month
- Employer Paid Holidays
- Generous Maternity and Parental Leave
- Home Office Set Up Budget
- Monthly Technology Stipend
- Training Allowances
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Virtual and In-Person Social Events
- Docker Swag
- Quarterly Hackathons
- Virtual Coffee with Co-Workers
Company HQ
China Basin, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Scott Johnston
(CEO, not founder)Has been COO and CPO with Docker prior to CEO role. Before that was VP, Marketing & Product at Puppet and a Venture Partner at Alloy Ventures.
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