Senior Software Engineer, Chainguard

• At least 4 years of relevant technical experience
• Strong experience working with Linux, including packaging (such as APK, RPM)
• Extensive experience building and debugging container images
• Strong experience working with Kubernetes
• Experience with cloud infrastructure as code tools, such as Terraform
• Strong programming experience in Go lang and at least one other language
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills, able to work independently
• Some experience with AI/LLM integration and familiarity with prompt engineering, evaluation, and guardrails
• 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

Desirable

• The successful candidate will be part of our image delivery team. You'll spearhead the development of Wolfi (Linux) Packages and Chainguard container images. You'll mentor team members, guide technical decisions, promote a culture of excellence, and uphold our commitment to high-quality standards in the creation of container images
• 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
• Quality Assurance: Create comprehensive automated tests. Consistently raising the bar for what high quality means
• Backlog Management: Efficiently work through a prioritized queue of image requests, ensuring each is processed according to project timelines and quality expectations
• Mentorship: Provide code reviews, technical support and guidance to other members of the team