Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Chainguard as an Engineering Manager and lead a remote team of engineers in India, focused on delivering secure container images. You will leverage Chainguard's open-source tools and ensure all components are built from source, reproducible, and meet quality standards. Responsibilities include team leadership, hiring, backlog management, cross-functional collaboration, forecasting, and technical contributions. The ideal candidate possesses 2+ years of engineering management experience, a strong technical background, and experience in a US-centric company with global collaboration. Chainguard offers competitive benefits, including equity/stock options, unlimited PTO, remote work, and comprehensive health insurance.

Requirements

• Must be located in India to effectively manage a team working within this timezone
• 2+ years in an engineering manager role, with a proven track record of leading and developing engineering teams in a high-autonomy, high-trust environment
• Prior to becoming an engineering manager, at least 3 years of experience in Software Development, DevOps, or Cloud-Native engineering, involving hands-on experience in Linux
• Experience fostering a culture of learning and growth, mentoring engineers, and providing clear feedback for career development
• Must have experience working for a US-centric company, collaborating across multiple time zones, including Europe and the US, in a distributed, remote environment
• Strong ability to anticipate future challenges, plan for growth, and align technical work with broader business objectives
• Experience leading teams that work with Cloud-Native technologies, including containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), cloud services (e.g., GCP, AWS)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
• Set clear goals, manage performance, and ensure that the team operates efficiently and effectively
• Partner with our recruiting team to organize and lead the interviewing process, including screening and assessing candidates to ensure they possess the necessary technical skills and are a good cultural fit
• Work closely with a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to prioritize and manage the image-building backlog
• Ensure that tasks are aligned with both immediate needs and long-term strategic goals, helping the team stay focused and efficient
• Work closely with Customer Success, Sales, and Partner Support teams to align engineering efforts with customer needs and go-to-market strategies
• Anticipate future work demands, project timelines, and resource needs, including headcount requirements
• Work closely with senior management to develop estimates and plans that ensure the team is adequately staffed and prepared to meet upcoming challenges
• Lead by example, assisting with technical tasks to stay connected with the team’s work and maintain an understanding of the technical challenges they face

Benefits

• Equity/stock options
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote work with flexible coworking and team meetup opportunities
• Home office and internet stipend
• 100% health/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• Monthly Wellness budget