Software Engineer (DevOps)

Open Source has taken over the world of software development; however, the largest trade-off still persists: security. Companies spend an enormous amount of time and resources patching and fortifying open source software in order to ship with confidence & compliance.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. Customers including Snowflake, Canva, and HPE rely on Chainguard to build securely with open source software across the organization.Chainguard is the safe source for open source.About UsWe live and breathe our company values:We are customer obsessed - Our true advantage is the strength of our relationships with customers through collaboration, empathy, and responsiveness. We establish trust as we educate, advocate, and listen to their needs. Our focus is on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.We have a bias for intentional action - We’re a start-up and we need to move fast. However we need to move fast through intentional action to make sure we’re able to deliver quickly and efficiently on what is most impactful to our collective success. We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We think about how what we do impacts other teams and communicate our progress - owning the whole solution from start to finish. If we move fast enough, we can make two or three mistakes, learn, and correct them before competitors even make their first decision.We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - Though we are solving an important problem which takes focus and a degree of seriousness, we don’t take ourselves too seriously while we do. We laugh, have fun, embrace uniqueness, and enjoy the journey. Together.We trust each other and assume good intentions - We hire great team members and trust them to do their work. We’re transparent with data, news, and decisions - positive or negative - to empower team members to make well informed decisions. Showing up for each other fully means we celebrate each other’s accomplishments as well as give compassionate direct feedback when needed. We always default to assuming good intentions.The Role, In a NutshellThe 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.What You’ll DoPackage 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're Looking For3 to 5 years of experience working with LinuxExperience packaging software as Linux packages (e.g., APK, RPM)Experience building and debugging container imagesSolid knowledge of working with Kubernetes, helm chartsExperience with cloud infrastructure as code tools, such as TerraformProgramming experience in at least one languageExcellent debugging and problem-solving skills, able to work independentlyPassionate about quality and attention to detailThis 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 HavesActively involved in the open-source communityExperience with vulnerability management and remediationExplore Our WorkDive 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 2023Build your own wolfi images live - September 2023Chainguard Academy https://www.chainguard.devBase Salary Range$128,000—$156,000 USDA few of the benefits we offer (for our full time employees):Equity/stock optionsUnlimited PTORemote work with flexible coworking and team meetup opportunitiesHome office and internet stipend100% health/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your familyMonthly Wellness budgetIf your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. Chainguard is on a mission to build the best team. To achieve our goal, we are focused on hiring “Guardians'' 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.For US based roles - Chainguard participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employee Form I-9 Information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Chainguard, Inc. only uses E-Verify once a candidate has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. If E-Verify cannot confirm that an employee is authorized to work, Chainguard, Inc. will give the employee written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so the employee can begin to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken. For more information about your right to work, please see the Notice of Right to Work.By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy.