Remote Senior Software Engineer (Sustaining)

Description:

• Join the Chainguard Sustaining Team to innovate in the open-source space.
• The mission is to create secure and efficient container software, eliminating vulnerabilities.
• Responsibilities include triaging and resolving CVEs, enhancing automation, and building new Linux packages and container images.
• Collaborate with global teams, mentor engineers, and improve software quality through testing and automation.
• Engage with technologies like melange, apko, Wolfi OS, and Chainguard Images catalog.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in DevOps or software development, with a preference for Linux packaging experience (APK, DEB, RPM).
• Strong understanding of containers and the ability to think in containerized environments.
• Proficiency in deploying applications using Kubernetes, including plain manifests, Helm, or Kustomize.
• Experience with Terraform, creating reusable and logical modules.
• Fluency in at least one programming language such as Go, Python, C, or C++.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to ask questions and share information effectively.
• A focus on DevOps tools for build and test rather than infrastructure management.

Benefits:

• Flexible and remote-first work culture with opportunities for team meetups and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone, and internet costs.
• Stock options provided upon hire and promotion, with the ability to participate in secondary offerings and a 10-year exercise period.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance coverage for employees and their dependents at no cost.
• Unlimited flexible time off to recharge and reset.
• Paid parental leave of 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with flexible usage options.
• Additional benefits and rewards can be found in the provided link.