Chainguard is hiring a
Senior Solutions Architect

Summary

The job is for a Senior Solutions Architect at Chainguard, a company specializing in open source software security. The role involves leading technical implementations, driving adoption of Chainguard's solutions, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The position requires 8+ years of experience in developing high-performance multi-tier applications, strong experience in Kubernetes and Containers, excellent communication skills, a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, and the ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience developing high performance multi-tier applications
• Strong experience in Kubernetes and Containers
• Ability to communicate technical information in highly technical and non-technical ways depending on the audience
• Continuous learner who has a strong intellectual drive for excellence and the desire to develop solutions to complex problems
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology
• Strong working experience with software development processes, practices, and software engineering design concepts
• Ability to work effectively with cross functional engineering teams and business partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities

• Lead technical implementations and drive adoption of Chainguard images, helping customers build securely with open source software across their organization
• Partner with the account team (AEs, SEs, CSMs, and Support) to understand customer vision, pain points, and proposed solution in order to drive account level strategies, value realization, and retention/growth
• Ensure Chainguard Images are of highest quality - acting as “customer zero” - testing, documenting, and ensuring a smooth customer onboarding experience
• Partner with our Product and Engineering teams to convey customer requirements and determine the right prioritization for image build
• Maintain appropriate account level architecture and share best practices and lessons learned across the organization
• Be a team player - collaborate, teach, and learn from the Chainguard team

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