Senior Software Engineer (Guarded Containers)

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Requirements:

• 5+ years of real-world software engineering experience
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, compilers, toolchains, and how the pieces fit together
• Fluency in containers, Docker, Kubernetes, and their ecosystems
• Experience with Terraform or other IaC tools, and a knack for modular, reusable infra
• Strong automation chops—Python, Go, Bash, or similar
• Excellent communication, autonomy, and the instincts to know when to ask for help

Responsibilities:

• Build the Future of Chainguard Images Design and implement new features that make our container images even more secure, performant, and scalable.
• Level Up Our Tooling and Infra Develop robust internal systems that scale with us—everything from build pipelines to container registries to custom tooling that only we could dream up.
• Codify and Enforce Product Quality Define standards, write tests, and ship tooling that helps us stay high-quality and high-velocity at the same time.
• Collaborate Across Boundaries Work closely with engineering, product, customers, and leadership to help define roadmap and shape the future of the product.