Senior Frontend Engineer, Design Systems - Remote

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!

In Short

• Own the engineering roadmap for Docker’s design system.
• Work side-by-side with designers to implement components that match intended usage and visual fidelity.
• Lead architectural decisions to move Docker off a pre-built component library (MUI) and build a more flexible, future-ready system.
• Set up or improve testing frameworks (unit, integration, visual regression, accessibility).
• Write internal documentation, host office hours/workshops, and provide support for other engineers using the system.
• Help review PRs, propose best practices, and contribute to internal tooling.
• Collaborate across multiple product teams to ensure the design system works across a variety of use cases and environments.

Requirements

• Deep technical understanding of TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Comfortable with React, Remix, and Electron.
• Strong proficiency in building and maintaining reusable component libraries.
• Prior experience working on or consuming a design system at scale.
• Familiarity with MUI and interest in migrating to alternative approaches (e.g. Tailwind, custom tokens/components).
• Ability to define and enforce accessibility and testing standards.
• Empathy for designers and engineers alike—you know how to bridge the gap between design and code.
• Willingness to lead, mentor, and push back constructively when needed.

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.