Senior Software Engineer, Chainguard

• Veteran skills: 4+ years writing code in DevOps or software development—bonus points for serious Linux packaging experience (APK, DEB, RPM), debugging mastery, and the stamina to run solo when it counts
• Containers are your jam: You don’t just build and debug images—you think in them
• Kubernetes flair: Deploy with plain manifests, Helm, or Kustomize. You’re the one people call when everything “just stopped working.”
• Terraform whiz: You create modules like LEGO—reusable, logical, and awesome
• Real programming chops: Fluent in at least one language (your Go, Python, C, or C++ memes always impress)
• Crystal-clear communicator: English is no barrier. You know when to ask, when to inform, and when to celebrate
• Not another cloud admin: We’re all about DevOps tools for build and test, not wrangling infrastructure

Desirable

• We don’t just patch vulnerabilities. We build software that makes them extinct
• Own the queue: Triage, chase down, and smash CVE’s, then dial up automation so those issues don’t come back
• Play in our tech sandbox: Get hands-on with melange, apko, Wolfi OS, and the Chainguard Images catalog—our open-source foundation that strips out bloat (and bugs) from containers
• Code, create, and launch: Build new Linux packages (APKs) and container images, and watch your handiwork shine in real-world cloud applications
• Collaborate and celebrate: Sync early and often with project managers and teammates around the world. Shout out wins. Beat blockers. Keep momentum high
• Spread the knowledge: Mentor engineers globally, leave your mark on the community, and become someone’s “you should talk to them.”
• Level up quality: Bring your passion for testing and automation so we can ship with confidence—and maybe brag a little, too
• Curious about the real work? Explore Chainguard Academy for hands-on tutorials, debug strategies, and deep dives into supply chain security—plus stories from dev teams who discovered they can spend less time patching and more time building