Principal Product Manager (Docker Desktop & Core DX)
Overview
At Docker, we make app development easier so developers can focus on what matters. Our remote-first team spans the globe, united by a passion for innovation and great developer experiences. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker is the #1 tool for building, sharing, and running apps—trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike. We’re growing fast and just getting started. Come join us for a whale of a ride!
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
- - 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.
Required Skills
- - 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.
Benefits
- - Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life
- - Designated quarterly Whaleness Days
- - Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work
- - 16 weeks of paid Parental leave
- - Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month
- - PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy
- - Quarterly, company-wide hackathons
- - 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
About the company
Docker provides a suite of development tools, services, trusted content, and automations, used individually or together, to accelerate the delivery of secure applications.
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