Contract Engineer

Position Overview

Chainguard is seeking a motivated Contract Engineer to join a fast-moving delivery team focused on shaping the future of secure infrastructure. This is a 3-month contract role, with the potential to extend to 6 months. You will work hands-on with Wolfi and Chainguard Images, collaborating with experienced engineers and security experts.

Responsibilities

• Package With Purpose: Build and refine Melange packages (APK) for Wolfi and our repositories, focusing on security, quality, size, and repeatability.
• Build Secure Images: Produce container images for public and private consumption, ensuring a full suite of tests is included.
• Automate All The Things: Design and implement robust, automated tests to ensure images deploy and run reliably.
• Tame the Backlog Beast: Prioritize and address a rapid-fire queue of requests, shipping images that power critical infrastructure.
• Champion Quality: Apply and evolve production standards, emphasizing detailed checks, zero surprises, and high-quality releases.

Requirements

• Linux Proficiency: 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Linux.
• Packaging Expertise: Fluency in packaging formats such as APK, RPM, DEB, Snap, or Flatpak.
• Container Images: Experience building and debugging container images.
• Cloud Native Tools: Practical experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language, with a preference for Go, Python, or Shell.
• Problem-Solving: Fierce debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Attention to Detail: A strong focus on quality, process, and meticulous detail.

Bonus Points

• Active contributor or leader in open source communities.
• Experience with vulnerability management and remediation.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $30.00 USD | ₹2,575 INR | €25.57 EUR
• Base Salary Range: $30 - $40 USD

Location Type

• Remote-first

Employment Type

• Contract

Who We Are

At Chainguard, we are setting the new standard for securing the software supply chain. Founded by open source and cloud-native trailblazers, our team is trusted by Fortune 500 companies and startups to deliver innovation with security built-in. We are passionate about containers, open source, and building technology that matters.

Mission: To be the safe source for open source.

Company Values:

• Customer obsessed
• Bias for intentional action
• Don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work)
• Trust each other and assume good intent

Why You’ll Love Chainguard

• Collaborate with passionate, ego-free individuals dedicated to secure and meaningful software development.
• Be empowered with autonomy and trust.
• Enjoy a flexible, remote-first work environment where results are prioritized over hours.
• Join a team that values building, learning, and maintaining a positive, fun-loving culture.

Explore Our Work

• Technical deep-dives and live demos available at:
  • edu.chainguard.dev
  • chainguard.dev

Join us to secure the supply chain, one image at a time!