Senior Product Manager

Summary

Join Docker's Desktop UI & Extensions team as a product manager and lead the product vision and strategy for Docker Desktop’s UI, Visual Code Extension, Language Server (LSP), and future products. Collaborate with engineering and design teams to create user-centric experiences, prioritize tasks, manage integrations, and ensure seamless delivery. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, engaging with the open-source community. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, proven experience in product management for developer tools, and exceptional communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on millions of developers worldwide. The position is remote-first, with preference given to East Coast US or European candidates.

Requirements

• Strong technical foundation with a computer science background and/or hands-on development experience (ideally 3+ years), enabling you to deeply understand developer needs
• Proven track record of 3+ years in product management for technical products, with particular expertise in developer tools and workflows
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, from engineers to business stakeholders
• Proactive, hands-on approach to product quality, including willingness to participate in testing and validation
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven product development

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision and strategy for Docker Desktop’s UI, Visual Code Extension, Language Server (LSP), and future new products
• Collaborate with peers in Engineering and Design to build impactful and user-centric experiences
• Prioritize tasks strategically, manage integrations across teams, and ensure seamless delivery
• Clearly communicate and align stakeholders across the organization around shared goals and measurable outcomes
• Engagement with the open-source community within the container ecosystem to ensure we continue to support the needs of the community
• Familiarize yourself deeply with Docker Desktop and related tools
• Build relationships with your immediate team and key stakeholders
• Ship your first small improvement to the product
• Engage regularly with users and customers to gain valuable insights
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Docker’s product landscape
• Formulate and begin executing an initial 6-month product vision and roadmap
• Deliver more impactful changes to our product
• Deliver measurable strategic value aligned with your established vision and roadmap
• Continuously enhance product experiences, directly impacting millions of developers worldwide

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