Remote (Global)

Chainguard is hiring a Senior Technical Support Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the first point of contact for diagnosing and resolving advanced customer issues related to container images.
  • Determine when and how to involve engineering teams for deeper technical resolution.
  • Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with customers to meet service level expectations.
  • Translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences effectively.
  • Produce thorough documentation for new problems and contribute actionable solutions to internal knowledge resources.
  • Independently manage workload, identify root causes, and drive issues to closure with minimal supervision.
  • Escalate product defects, enhancement ideas, and underlying issues to engineering and go-to-market teams.
  • Pursue learning opportunities, share expertise, and mentor others in technical best practices.
  • Participate in an after-hours on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays, to support critical incidents.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of experience providing enterprise-level technical support with a composed and confident demeanor.
  • At least three years of hands-on work with Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes environments.
  • Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience collaborating across departments such as engineering and customer success.
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices including CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, Helm, Terraform, and open-source ecosystems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent practical experience in the technology industry.

Nice to Have

  • Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; AWS EKS experience is particularly valued.
  • Background in security standards, software supply chain integrity, or vulnerability assessment tools.
  • Certifications such as CKA, CKAD, CKS, or KCSA; demonstrated interest in Kubernetes advanced topics.
  • Prior experience working in a startup environment with fast-paced, evolving demands.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work model with access to coworking stipends and periodic team gatherings and global summits.
  • Equity in the form of stock options at hire and promotion, with a 10-year exercise window and access to secondary sales.
  • Full coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and their families.
  • Unlimited flexible time off to support well-being and sustainable work rhythms.
  • Generous parental leave policy offering 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, usable flexibly within the first year.

Work Arrangement

Remote-First

Team

Cross-functional support environment spanning Engineering, Customer Success, and Go-to-Market teams

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the first point of contact for diagnosing and resolving advanced customer issues related to container images.
  • Determine when and how to involve engineering teams for deeper technical resolution.
  • Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with customers to meet service level expectations.
  • Translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences effectively.
  • Produce thorough documentation for new problems and contribute actionable solutions to internal knowledge resources.
  • Independently manage workload, identify root causes, and drive issues to closure with minimal supervision.
  • Escalate product defects, enhancement ideas, and underlying issues to engineering and go-to-market teams.
  • Pursue learning opportunities, share expertise, and mentor others in technical best practices.
  • Participate in an after-hours on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays, to support critical incidents.

Required

  • Minimum of five years of experience providing enterprise-level technical support with a composed and confident demeanor.
  • At least three years of hands-on work with Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes environments.
  • Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices including CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, Helm, Terraform, and open-source ecosystems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent practical experience in the technology industry.
  • Experience collaborating across departments such as engineering and customer success.

Preferred

  • Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; AWS EKS experience is particularly valued.
  • Background in security standards, software supply chain integrity, or vulnerability assessment tools.
  • Certifications such as CKA, CKAD, CKS, or KCSA; demonstrated interest in Kubernetes advanced topics.
  • Prior experience working in a startup environment with fast-paced, evolving demands.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work model with access to coworking stipends and periodic team gatherings and global summits.
  • Equity in the form of stock options at hire and promotion, with a 10-year exercise window and access to secondary sales.
  • Full coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and their families.
  • Unlimited flexible time off to support well-being and sustainable work rhythms.
  • Generous parental leave policy offering 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, usable flexibly within the first year.
Required Skills
AWSMicrosoft Azure
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Chainguard
Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source.
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Posted 6 months ago