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This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining full-stack web applications using modern frameworks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Responsibilities include writing clean, scalable code and participating in code reviews. The position requires proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies. This is an opportunity to work on impactful projects in a collaborative environment.
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I am excited to apply for the Software Engineer position at your company. With strong experience in full-stack development and a passion for building scalable applications, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your team.
In my previous role, I led the development of a high-traffic web application, improving performance by 30% through optimized code and infrastructure. I am proficient in React, Node.js, and AWS, and I thrive in collaborative environments.
I am eager to bring my technical skills and problem-solving abilities to your organization. Thank you for considering my application.
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I once led a migration from a monolithic architecture to microservices. The main challenge was ensuring zero downtime. We implemented a gradual migration using feature flags and careful monitoring, which allowed us to transition smoothly.
I follow best practices like writing unit tests, conducting code reviews, and using static analysis tools. I also believe in documenting code and adhering to coding standards set by the team.
I worked with the marketing team to integrate a new analytics tool. I used analogies and visual diagrams to explain how the data would flow, and I focused on business outcomes rather than technical details.
I first isolate the issue by checking logs and monitoring alerts. Then I reproduce the problem in a staging environment if possible. I use systematic elimination to find the root cause and implement a fix with thorough testing.
I regularly read tech blogs, attend webinars, and participate in open-source projects. I also dedicate time each week to experiment with new tools and frameworks to understand their potential.
Chainguard is the trusted source for open source. By delivering hardened, secure, and production-ready builds of all the open source software engineers and AI agents rely on, Chainguard helps organizations build faster, stay compliant, and eliminate risk.
Our customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and global industry leaders, including Anduril, Canva, Fortinet, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, OpenAI, Snap Inc., and Snowflake.
Chainguard is venture-backed by leading investors, including Amplify, IVP, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mantis VC, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital.
Staff Software Engineer, AI CICD
The role, in a nutshell:
At Chainguard we’re focused on securing the software supply chain, and we’re building the next generation of products at the intersection of security and AI. You’ll join a small, fast-moving team shipping tools that developers will actually use.
The successful candidate will work on new products including the Guardener, hardened Github Actions, Chainguard Agent Skills, and more. You’ll collaborate closely with team members and Product, guide technical decisions, and promote a culture of excellence.
What you’ll do:
- Own features end-to-end. From design through implementation, rollout, and iteration in close partnership with Product and our Experience (front-end) team.
- Navigate ambiguous problems and find a clear path forward. You take initiative rather than waiting for complete specs.
- Contribute to a product-driven roadmap with real deadlines: help the team prioritize tradeoffs and ship iteratively rather than waiting for perfect.
- Extend Chainguard’s agentic AI foundation into customer-facing product experiences across the full product suite.
- Bring a strong technical point of view to architectural decisions and a collaborative spirit when working through them with the team.
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of experience in software development
- Expertise with containers, artifact registries, Docker, Kubernetes and its greater ecosystem
- Experience building and securing CI/CD systems
- Proficiency with Go (Golang) or strong readiness to ramp quickly.
- Experience with AI tooling and a genuine enthusiasm for applying it to complex problems
- Enthusiasm to work closely with the Product team and customers to launch new features
- Strong communication skills, proficiency in English, ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and seek help proactively when necessary.
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About Us
We live and breathe our company values:
- We are customer obsessed — We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.
- We have a bias for intentional action — We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast.
- We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) — We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey.
- We trust each other and assume good intentions — We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions.
A few of the benefits we offer:
- Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
- Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!).
- 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck.
- ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset.
- 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child’s first year.
If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians” 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.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Global Candidate Privacy Notice.
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