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!As a Senior Frontend Engineer, Design Systems, you’ll be joining a team working exclusively on Docker’s design system. Youll partner closely with two designers and another frontend engineer, and report directly to a Senior Design Manager. Your job is to make our design system a robust, scalable foundation for all of Docker’s products—Docker Hub, Docker Desktop, Docker Admin, and more.Were currently using MUI but are planning a migration. You’ll help define what comes next, while supporting the existing MUI-based system as needed. You’ll also champion developer adoption by documenting patterns, offering guidance, and leading internal enablement efforts.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Own the engineering roadmap for Docker’s design system</li><li>Work side-by-side with designers to implement components that match intended usage and visual fidelity</li><li>Lead architectural decisions to move Docker off a pre-built component library (MUI) and build a more flexible, future-ready system</li><li>Set up or improve testing frameworks (unit, integration, visual regression, accessibility)</li><li>Write internal documentation, host office hours/workshops, and provide support for other engineers using the system</li><li>Help review PRs, propose best practices, and contribute to internal tooling</li><li>Collaborate across multiple product teams to ensure the design system works across a variety of use cases and environments</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Deep technical understanding of TypeScript, and JavaScript</li><li>Comfortable with React, Remix, and Electron</li><li>Strong proficiency in building and maintaining reusable component libraries</li><li>Prior experience working on or consuming a design system at scale</li><li>Familiarity with MUI and interest in migrating to alternative approaches (e.g. Tailwind, custom tokens/components)</li><li>Ability to define and enforce accessibility and testing standards</li><li>Empathy for designers and engineers alike—you know how to bridge the gap between design and code</li><li>Willingness to lead, mentor, and push back constructively when needed</li></ul><h1>What to Expect</h1><h2>First 30 Days</h2><ul><li>Meet your team: 2 staff designers, 1 frontend engineer, and your manager</li><li>Learn about current design system, how it’s used across our products, and understand user feedback</li><li>Start contributing improvements and fielding internal support questions</li></ul><h2>First 90 Days</h2><ul><li>Roll out your first pattern in the current system</li><li>Host a workshop or write internal documentation to promote usage</li></ul><h2>One-Year Outlook</h2><ul><li>Partner with our other engineer to propose and begin implementing a roadmap for deprecating MUI</li><li>Deliver a stable, well-tested system that’s used across Docker Hub, Desktop, and other products</li></ul>Make other developers’ lives easier through better tooling, docs, and developer experienceWe use Covey as part of our hiring and / or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT. As part of the evaluation process we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using <a target="_blank" href="https://getcovey.com/product/covey-scout-inbound">Covey Scout for Inbound</a> on April 13, 2024.Please see the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey <a target="_blank" href="https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144">here</a>.Perks<ul><li>Freedom &amp; flexibility; fit your work around your life</li><li>Designated quarterly Whaleness Days</li><li>Home office setup; we want you comfortable while you work</li><li>16 weeks of paid Parental leave</li><li>Technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month</li><li>PTO plan that encourages you to take time to do the things you enjoy</li><li>Quarterly, company-wide hackathons</li><li>Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes</li><li>Equity; we are a growing start-up and want all employees to have a share in the success of the company</li><li>Docker Swag</li><li>Medical benefits, retirement and holidays vary by country</li></ul>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.Due to the remote nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.#LI-REMOTE

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