Senior Software Engineer (Sustaining)

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Open Source, Cloud Computing, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in DevOps or software development, with a strong preference for Linux packaging (APK, DEB, RPM), debugging, and independent work. Proficiency in containerization, Kubernetes deployment using manifests, Helm, or Kustomize, and Terraform module creation is essential. Fluency in at least one programming language such as Go, Python, C, or C++ is required, along with excellent English communication skills. Experience with vulnerability management, remediation, distroless containers, and supply chain security are considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for triaging, resolving, and automating the prevention of CVEs within the open-source software ecosystem. They will build new Linux packages (APKs) and container images using melange, apko, and Wolfi OS, contributing to the Chainguard Images catalog. The role involves collaborating with international teams, mentoring other engineers, and improving software quality through testing and automation.

Skills

DevOps

Software Development

Linux Packaging

APK

DEB

RPM

Debugging

Automation

Container Images

melange

apko

Wolfi OS

Testing

Chainguard

Supply chain risk management and audits

About Chainguard

Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for businesses that rely on software. They conduct audits to identify risks and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. Their unique offering includes a curated base container image distro, which helps businesses transition to secure software environments. Chainguard also provides supply chain observability services, allowing companies to track their software's origins and dependencies.

Kirkland, WashingtonHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$249MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Equity/stock options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Home Office Stipend

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from other cybersecurity startups in the Seattle area.

Potential overvaluation risk with Chainguard's rapid valuation increase to $1.12 billion.

Rapid product expansion may lead to execution challenges for Chainguard.

Differentiation

Chainguard Images have 97.6% fewer vulnerabilities than industry alternatives.

The company offers a curated base container image distro for secure software supply chains.

Chainguard provides detailed audits and reports for supply chain risk management.

Upsides

Chainguard raised $140 million in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.

Increased demand for secure container images aligns with Chainguard's core offerings.

Rising adoption of AI frameworks supports Chainguard's new CPU/GPU containers.

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