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.

Partner Solutions Engineer (PSE)

About Chainguard

Chainguard is building the future of secure software supply chains by delivering secure-by-default container images, Helm charts, and language libraries alongside developer tools that eliminate vulnerabilities before software reaches production.

We partner with cloud providers, VARs/SIs, and technology platforms to help organizations adopt secure software development practices at scale.

We are looking for a Partner Solutions Engineer (PSE) to help enable and scale our partner ecosystem by building technical champions, developing integrations, and accelerating partner-led adoption of Chainguard solutions.

This role combines technical depth, partner enablement, and go-to-market collaboration.

Our partner engagement model follows the BEPIC framework:

Belief – Build technical conviction in Chainguard
Executive Sponsorship – Align with partner leadership
Propensity to Embed – Integrate Chainguard into partner architectures
Integrated Value Proposition – Deliver compelling joint solutions
Cadence – Maintain consistent partner engagement

What You'll Do

Build Partner Technical Champions

Enable technical teams across cloud providers, VARs/SIs, and technology partners through workshops, training programs and paths, and hands-on labs. Develop reusable partner assets including reference architectures, demos, and solution playbooks.

Drive Integrations and Architecture

Work with partners and internal teams to design secure cloud-native architectures that incorporate Chainguard into DevOps, platform engineering, and security workflows. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to bring partner integrations to life.

Develop Joint Partner Solutions

Co-create partner-led services and offerings that help customers adopt Chainguard solutions. Partner closely with Sales and Partner Managers to identify deals, accelerate the sales cycle, help with adoption, and grow partner-influenced revenue across the company.

Support Strategic Partner Relationships

Engage with partner technical leaders and executives to align on technical roadmaps and solution strategies. Broadcast partners' progress to field teams internally, encourage close collaboration with Chainguard Partner SEs to maximize joint value, and strongly influence product direction.

Maintain Strong Partner Engagement

Run ongoing enablement sessions, workshops, and joint technical activities to keep partners engaged and able to deliver Chainguard solutions. Initiatives to cultivate strong bonds with new and existing partners.

What We're Looking For

5+ years in Solutions Engineering, Partner Solutions Architecture, or Sales Engineering
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Hands-on experience with containers, Kubernetes, or cloud-native infrastructure
Familiarity with DevSecOps, platform engineering, or cloud security
Experience enabling partners through technical training or solution development
Strong ability to communicate complex technical topics to both engineers and business stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 50%

Nice to Have

Technical evangelism and storytelling — able to inspire partner technical teams and clearly communicate complex concepts to both engineers and business stakeholders

High emotional intelligence and relationship building — able to build trust, read partner dynamics, and engage effectively with stakeholders from engineers to executives