Chainguard

Improve and maintain build and update systems for Chainguard OS, focusing on reliability, automation, and scalability. | 8+ years of software engineering experience, experience with Linux build/packaging systems, strong Go skills, cloud-native experience, and remote work capability. | The Role We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to take a leading role on the services and tooling that build and update the software that makes up Chainguard OS. This includes Melange, our package build tool, and the Build Service, which runs package builds at scale across our repositories. You will design, implement, operate, and improve the systems that keep Chainguard packages up to date. You will focus on reliability, performance, automation, and maintainability, and you will help the OS team build sustainable processes with shared ownership. What You’ll Do Improve and maintain Melange, including usability, testing, patch management, observability, and automation. Operate and develop the build service, improving reliability, resource usage, extensibility, and support for multiple architectures. Enhance automation for rebuild and transition workflows, including support for shared library transitions using build-time and runtime dependencies. Contribute to the reliability and performance of update automation systems with a close eye on costs and operational efficiencies. Improve monitoring, logging, dashboards, and general observability across services. Define and deliver on a roadmap for build and update services within the OS team. Document systems and reduce single points of knowledge within the team. Be an integral part of the OS team helping out with distro level package updates and keeping Chainguard OS up-to-date and secure. What We’re Looking For 8+ years of software engineering experience with backend or distributed systems. Experience with Linux build or packaging systems. Strong programming skills in Go. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Cloud Run, and cloud-native service design. Familiarity with GCP services (e.g., BigQuery, IAM, Cloud Logging). Experience with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across distributed systems. Ability to work independently and communicate clearly in a remote-first environment. Nice to Haves Experience contributing to or maintaining build, packaging, or tooling projects. Observability and monitoring experience. Understanding of dependency management and rebuild automation. Experience with ARM64 build environments. Familiarity with BigQuery or Looker Studio for data analysis. About Us Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source. We live and breathe our company values: We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey. We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions. A few of the benefits we offer: Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year. If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy. ©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.

Lead and develop a high-performing commercial sales team focused on pipeline growth, recruiting, and executing sales strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams. | 5+ years selling technical products, 1+ year managing software sales teams, startup experience preferred, deep MEDDPICC knowledge, and strong team leadership and recruiting skills. | The role, in a nutshell: We are a fast-paced, high-growth company seeking a motivated, data-driven, and outcome-oriented sales leader to manage and scale a team of Account Executives in a dynamic business environment. As the Manager of Commercial Sales, you will lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team focused on acquiring new customers, building pipeline, and accelerating overall sales growth. You will play a pivotal role in shaping sales processes, recruiting and developing top talent, and delivering measurable results. Reporting directly to the Director of Commercial Sales, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of sales strategies, pipeline development, and sales initiatives. What you’ll do: Report directly to the Vice President of Commercial Sales Focus heavily on territory planning and execution with a dedicated emphasis on pipeline generation Develop and implement sales strategies that focus on both short-term revenue goals and long-term pipeline development and work cross-functionally with other teams, like marketing, to align messaging & campaigns for maximum impact on pipeline growth Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future needs and be heavily involved in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new reps Foster a collaborative environment where account executives on your team can learn, grow, and seek professional growth under your leadership Build and improve processes for team member on-boarding and ramping Drive alignment with supporting teams across customer success, marketing, solutions architects, and professional services What you'll bring: 5+ years of experience in successfully selling a technical product (Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, OSS preferred) 1+ years of experience successfully managing high performing software sales teams Startup experience strongly preferred Deep knowledge of MEDDPICC framework Experience recruiting, retaining, and developing a team Enjoy coaching and motivating others, leading by example while demonstrating humility Feel a deep sense of alignment with our company values On Target Earnings: $240,000 - $300,000 Base Salary Range $120,000—$150,000 USD About Us Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source. We live and breathe our company values: We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey. We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions. A few of the benefits we offer: Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year. If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy. ©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.

Design and optimize Linux OS features, develop secure build and test systems in cloud environments, and mentor engineers. | 8+ years Linux OS development, experience with Linux kernel, Go programming, cloud integrations, secure boot, configuration management, and strong debugging skills. | The role, in a nutshell As a Staff Engineer on the Chainguard VMs team, you will help shape the future of Virtual Machines for Chainguard. You’ll help define and develop the evolution of zero-to-low CVEs virtual machines. And work on creating secure and reliable systems to solve customer problems. Your expertise will help develop a virtualized the most secure Linux operating system and expand it across multiple different platforms. You’ll work with a diverse range of open-source software, build tools, and programming languages. What You’ll Do Design, implement and optimize linux operating systems features. Collaborate in the creation of developer tools. Collaborate in the design, implementation, optimization or maintenance of secure, automated build and test systems in cloud environments. Improve quality and reliability by continuously refine testing, debugging and release processes. Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to set technical direction, drive roadmap execution, and establish process excellence. Mentor, review, and enable other engineers by sharing systems knowledge, debugging strategies, and "meta" tooling insights. Partner with internal teams (OS, Delivery, Sustaining) to ensure our product and services meet critical SLAs and SLOs. What We’re Looking For 8+ years of professional experience working on and building Linux operating systems. Proven experience working on upstream open source technologies. Proven experience building and packaging Linux software (APK, RPM, DEB or similar). Proven experience working with at least one major cloud provider (e.g. GCP, AWS, Azure) and cloud-specific integrations or agents. Proven experience working on bootable containers and/or micro vm technologies. Experience building, configuring or tuning the Linux kernel. Experience working across kernel and user space and related technologies (systemd, SELinux, AppArmor, etc). Experience with bootloaders and Secure Boot. Experience working with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible, Puppet, etc) or first-boot configuration management agents (cloud-init, Ignition, etc). Proficiency in at least one programming language (Go preferred), with strong scripting and automation skills. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills at both the package, containers and virtual machine levels. Strong communication skills, proficiency in English, ability to work autonomously in a remote-first environment, take initiative, and seek help proactively when necessary. Passion for quality, security, and attention to detail. Experience with compliance frameworks (CIS, STIG) a strong plus. Experience with FIPS is a strong plus. Experience with Kubernetes and managed container/Kubernetes services (EKS, ECS, GKE, AKS) is a strong plus. Experience with VMWare vSphere and ESXi is a strong plus. Base Salary Range $170,000—$213,000 USD About Us Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source. We live and breathe our company values: We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey. We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions. A few of the benefits we offer: Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year. If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy. ©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.

Coach and support managers and employees, manage performance and employee relations, develop and implement HR programs, ensure compliance, and foster an inclusive culture in a fast-growing tech environment. | 6+ years progressive HR experience with 2-4 years as a Business Partner, strong performance management and employee relations skills, project/change management, employment law knowledge, and ability to work in a fast-paced tech startup. | About the role Are you energized by supporting teams in rocketship mode—where learning outpaces process manuals, and each day brings new puzzles? At Chainguard, we’re rewriting how organizations build secure, scalable, people-centric cultures—one Chainguardian at a time. As our People Business Partner, you’ll be a champion for our people and a strategic thought partner to our leaders. You’ll build trusted relationships, design high-impact programs, and coach a community that moves fast and cares deeply about the work we do (and how we do it). You’ll be a sounding board for executives, guide managers through sticky challenges, and help set the foundation for a truly inclusive, fun, and high-performing workplace. You’ll play a pivotal role in scaling our People practices while keeping empathy and excellence at the center. What you’ll do • Coach, mentor, and provide timely feedback to Chainguardians, helping them grow and thrive. • Guide people leaders through performance management (think: quarterly/annual reviews, continuous feedback, and clear growth paths). • Deliver practical, real-talk training to managers on People policies, talent development, and all the quirky things that pop up in a scaling start-up. • Collaborate with the broader People and Talent teams to deliver programs that attract, retain and engage talent. • Investigate and resolve employee relations concerns thoughtfully and swiftly, always protecting trust and psychological safety. • Foster an inclusive work culture (because representation, belonging, and good vibes matter). • Collaborate with leaders on promotion processes, compensation cycles, and talent planning—making sure every Chainguardian feels seen and valued. • Interpret and apply People policies with consistency and common sense, keeping us compliant wherever our Chainguardians sit. • Use data, not guesswork—track, report, and analyze People metrics to inform decisions and drive better outcomes. • Bring fresh ideas to People programs and never shy away from challenging the status quo. What we’re looking for • 6+ years of progressive HR/People experience, including at least 2–4 years in a true Business Partner role (supporting managers/leaders directly). • Sound judgment, able to assess risk while moving the business forward. • Hands-on experience with performance management, employee relations, and People analytics/reporting in high-growth, high-change environments. • Project management and change management skills; you run programs (not just meetings). • Adaptability and resilience—you stay steady under pressure and bring creativity to challenges. • Experience operating in a tech start-up (bonus points for scaling global teams). • Influence and strategic problem-solving chops; you’re comfortable having tough conversations and shaping solutions. • Relationship-building superpowers—people trust you, and you earn it. • Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations across multiple states. • Communicates with clarity and empathy across all formats—written, verbal, or digital • Brings analytical rigor and pragmatism—decisions are grounded in data as well as context. Base Salary Range $111,000$140,000 USD About Us Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source. We live and breathe our company values: We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey. We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions. A few of the benefits we offer: • Flexible Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. • Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). • 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. • ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. • 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year. If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy. ©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.

Define and execute sales plans, manage leads funnel, forecast and exceed quotas, collaborate across teams, and maintain competitive market knowledge. | 5+ years IT sales experience with domain expertise in cloud and DevOps platforms, strong sales track record, excellent communication, and willingness to travel. | The role, in a nutshell: We’re looking for highly motivated sales executives who have strong market knowledge and enjoy building relationships with key decision makers to evangelize building secure and reliable software. Our sales team walks a mile in their customers shoes and wants our customers and prospects to see the immense value and expertise Chainguard's solutions offer. Skills/Job Requirements: Define and execute sales plans for your assigned territory Convey value prop and product differentiators to prospects and customers Forecast, meet, and exceed quota Through a combination of inbound and outbound leads, develop and manage leads funnel Manage business and track opportunities through CRM and other supporting tools Collaborate on and improve all aspects of the sales cycle, including product, support, and sales engineering Understand the competitive market, being familiar with competing companies and their offerings Candidate Background: 5 + years of IT sales experience Domain experience with one or more of the following required: Compute platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), DevOps Tooling, CICD platforms (Github, Gitlab, jenkins) and overall SDLC. Strong track record consistently overachieving sales targets Ability to learn new products and processes quickly Competitive/Driven Excellent communication skills verbal and written Team player Must be willing to travel to clients to support sales relationships (if required) Entrepreneurial – Willing to go the extra mile, strong work ethic, resourceful. The ideal candidate would be located in: California Desired Qualifications: SaaS or Developer tools sales experience Startup experience A strong sales aptitude and fundamental understanding of the sales process A sound, tech-savvy business acumen and the ability to articulate a compelling value proposition in a complex and evolving business environment Ability to thrive in an agile environment with an ever-evolving set of solution $325,000 OTE (50/50 split) About Us Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source. We live and breathe our company values: We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey. We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions. A few of the benefits we offer: Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year. If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy. ©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.

Define and execute sales plans, manage leads and sales funnel, collaborate across teams, and meet or exceed sales quotas. | 5+ years selling to Global 2000 companies with domain expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, DevOps tooling, and CICD platforms. | The role, in a nutshell: We’re looking for highly motivated sales executives who have strong market knowledge and enjoy building relationships with key decision makers to evangelize building secure and reliable software. Our sales team walks a mile in their customers shoes and wants our customers and prospects to see the immense value and expertise Chainguard's solutions offer. What you'll do: Define and execute sales plans for your assigned territory Convey value prop and product differentiators to prospects and customers Forecast, meet, and exceed quota Through a combination of inbound and outbound leads, develop and manage leads funnel Manage business and track opportunities through CRM and other supporting tools Collaborate on and improve all aspects of the sales cycle, including product, support, and sales engineering Understand the competitive market, being familiar with competing companies and their offerings What we're looking for: 5+ years of selling into Global 2Ks / 15+ years of sales experience Domain experience with one or more of the following required: Compute platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), DevOps Tooling, CICD platforms (Github, Gitlab, jenkins) and overall SDLC. Strong track record consistently overachieving sales targets Ability to learn new products and processes quickly Competitive/Driven Excellent communication skills verbal and written Team player Must be willing to travel to clients to support sales relationships (if required) Entrepreneurial – Willing to go the extra mile, strong work ethic, resourceful. Desired Qualifications: SaaS or Developer tools sales experience Startup experience A strong sales aptitude and fundamental understanding of the sales process A sound, tech-savvy business acumen and the ability to articulate a compelling value proposition in a complex and evolving business environment Ability to thrive in an agile environment with an ever-evolving set of solution OTE: $350k OTE (50/50 split) Ideal Location - New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia About Us Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source. We live and breathe our company values: We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey. We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions. A few of the benefits we offer: Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year. If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy. ©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.

The IT Engineer will design, implement, and manage enterprise IAM solutions while ensuring security and compliance. They will also oversee IAM platform operations and lead IAM-related projects from planning to execution. | Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in IAM, with proven skills in managing complex IAM deployments and hands-on experience with Okta platforms. Familiarity with IAM governance and regulatory frameworks is also essential. | The role in a nutshell: At Chainguard, identity is everything, and as our IT Engineer (Identity/IAM), you’ll be the gatekeeper of how Chainguardians log in, get to work, and keep things secure. You’ll be the engineer behind the curtain making sure access feels effortless for our team while staying airtight against threats. From automating how new teammates get the right access on day one, to building the guardrails that keep our systems compliant and safe, this role is at the center of how we work every day. If you love solving puzzles, making security seamless, and keeping doors locked for the bad guys (and wide open for the good ones), you’ll fit right in. What you’ll do: Identity & Access Management (IAM): Design, implement, and manage enterprise IAM solutions, including SSO, MFA, and directory services to deliver amazing identity UX and outstanding security to a rapidly growing company. Drive adoption of Zero Trust and modern cloud IAM architectures across Okta as well as AWS, GCP, Azure, and SaaS ecosystems. Lifecycle Automation: Build and maintain joiner/mover/leaver workflows using Okta Identity Lifecycle Management, Okta Workflows, and HRIS integrations to meet regulatory requirements and business objectives. Governance & Trust: Lead quarterly access reviews, segregation-of-duties assessments, and role-attestation processes using automation to cut down on repetitive manual work. Assist the Governance and Trust team in preparing evidence for SOC 2, ISO27001, and other regulatory audits. Define and enforce IAM governance, RBAC, and policy frameworks. Systems & Support: Oversee IAM platform operations and system administration to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance. Provide escalation support for complex IT issues and document processes to strengthen IT operations. Collaboration & Leadership: Lead IAM-related projects end to end, from planning to execution. Mentor junior IT staff fostering a culture of security and operational excellence. Partner with IT, HR, compliance, and business stakeholders to balance security and user experience. Monitoring & Reporting: Conduct IAM risk assessments, audits, and incident response activities. Deliver reporting on IAM performance, maturity, and risk posture through KPIs, dashboards, and regular updates. What we're looking for: 8+ years of experience in the Identity and Access Management field Proven experience in managing complex IAM deployments, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise Okta platforms. Strong background with identity lifecycle automation (joiner/mover/leaver) using tools such as Okta Workflows and HRIS integrations. Familiarity with IAM governance, RBAC, and regulatory frameworks (SOC 2, ISO,NIST, GDPR, etc.), with experience preparing audit evidence. Proven track record of effective communication and collaboration, with the ability to build relationships and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams Ability to balance day-to-day execution with long-term strategy, delivering executive-level reporting on IAM maturity and risk posture Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines. Proactive in streamlining workflows, improving user experience, and evolving IAM practices to align with business and security goals. Base Salary Range $128,000—$150,000 USD About Us Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source. We live and breathe our company values: We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey. We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions. A few of the benefits we offer: Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year. For a full list of our benefits and rewards, click here. If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy. ©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.

Lead and manage a diverse engineering team responsible for the infrastructure and tooling that builds Chainguard Images. Oversee multiple projects, ensuring technical excellence and customer success while collaborating with other engineering teams. | Proven success in managing engineering teams, ideally in container technologies or cloud infrastructure, with a passion for team leadership. Experience in building and scaling distributed systems and excellent communication skills are essential. | The role in a nutshell: The Containers engineering team is responsible for our core product – our minimal, hardened, industry-defining Chainguard Images, and we’re looking for an engineering manager to lead the Tools team within the Containers organization. You will lead and support the team responsible for the infrastructure and tooling that builds Chainguard Images. You’ll manage multiple projects in parallel, ensure technical excellence and customer success, and collaborate with other engineering teams who depend on you. This role is pivotal in ensuring our product is delivered to customers, with high quality, and is able to scale as the company grows rapidly. What You’ll Do: Lead, manage and grow a diverse engineering team within the Containers organization, overseeing our core image build tooling and infrastructure Manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams, removing blockers and enabling efficient team operations. Set quality standards and drive continuous improvements to test infrastructure, build systems, and processes Oversee day-to-day operations including escalations, alerts, cross-team dependency management, and project tracking. Respond to and prioritize customer escalations and internal queries related to container services. Track success metrics including build success rates, escalation volumes, and team performance indicators What We’re Looking For: Proven success managing engineering teams—ideally in container technologies, cloud infrastructure, or product-centric environments—with a genuine, sustained passion for team leadership. Not just comfortable managing people, but deeply motivated by the challenges and rewards of leading technical teams. You find real energy in mentoring, coaching, and unlocking potential in others, and you view team success as the ultimate measure of your own impact. Experience building and scaling distributed systems, tooling, and automation for container images. Superb organizational skills and project management capabilities. Demonstrated ability to drive technical vision, operational rigor, and cross-team collaboration. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working with multiple time zones and remote/distributed teams is a strong plus Base Salary Range $184,000—$231,000 USD About Us Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source. We live and breathe our company values: We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey. We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions. A few of the benefits we offer: Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year. For a full list of our benefits and rewards, click here. If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy. ©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.

Build and maintain Linux distribution packages and Chainguard container images, create automated tests, manage image backlog, and ensure quality assurance. | 1-2 years Linux experience, packaging software as Linux packages, container image building, Kubernetes and Helm knowledge, Terraform experience, programming skills, and strong debugging/problem-solving abilities. | The role The successful candidate will be part of a delivery team, responsible for building our Linux distribution (Wolfi) and Chainguard container images. This role involves working with a diverse range of open-source software, build tools, and programming languages. This is a 3 month contract role, with the potential to extend to 6 months. What you’ll do • Package Building: Develop melange packages within Wolfi and private repositories, adhering to technical specifications and integration requirements. • Image Creation: Produce Chainguard container images for both public and private use, balancing the need for speed with uncompromised quality. • Testing: Create a comprehensive suite of automated tests for image deployment and validation. • Backlog Management: Efficiently work through a prioritized queue of images, ensuring each is processed according to project timelines and quality expectations. • Quality Assurance: Consistently apply established standards and protocols for image production and execute detailed quality checks prior to release. What We Are Looking For • 1 to 2 years of experience working with Linux • Experience packaging software as Linux packages (e.g., APK, RPM) • Experience building and debugging container images • Solid knowledge of working with Kubernetes, helm charts • Experience with cloud infrastructure as code tools, such as Terraform • Programming experience in at least one language • Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills, able to work independently • Passionate about quality and attention to detail This role does not involve managing cloud infrastructure; however, we utilize DevOps tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and Helm to support image building and testing. Nice To Haves • Actively involved in the open-source community • Experience with vulnerability management and remediation Hourly Rate: $30.00 | ₹2,575 | €25.57 Explore Our Work Dive into the practical side of what we do at Chainguard. These resources provide a hands-on look at our processes and offer an opportunity for in-depth understanding of our product offerings and the technology behind them. • Build your own wolfi images live - August 2023 • Build your own wolfi images live - September 2023 • Chainguard Academy • https://www.chainguard.dev About Us Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source. We Live And Breathe Our Company Values We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey. We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions. A Few Of The Benefits We Offer • Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. • Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). • 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. • ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. • 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year. • For a full list of our benefits and rewards, click here. If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy. ©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.