Remote Engineering Manager - Secure Open Source Libraries
About the Role
We're hiring a Remote Engineering Manager to lead the development of the world's most secure open source software libraries. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work from wherever you feel most productive while driving the evolution of Chainguard's secure-by-default library ecosystem. Your leadership will define reliability, compliance, and continuous innovation across Chainguard Libraries, which are trusted by some of the most security-focused organizations.
What You'll Do
- Provide vision, mentorship, and strategic leadership for a diverse engineering team building and maintaining secure open source libraries at scale.
- Guide the technical direction and product strategy spanning language ecosystems, dependency management, security hardening, tooling, automation, and services.
- Set and oversee policies, quality standards, and continuous improvement, balancing world-class security practices, performance, stability, and customer value.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams, removing blockers and enabling efficient team operations.
- Steer enhancements to the build and testing infrastructure for reproducible, auditable, and trusted library releases including vulnerability detection, patching, SBOM, and provenance generation across library ecosystems.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on security and open source software.
- Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and driving product strategy.
- Strong understanding of software development processes, security practices, and compliance standards.
- Experience with dependency management and tooling in various programming languages.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Nice to Have
- Experience in building secure software libraries or frameworks.
- Familiarity with vulnerability detection and remediation processes.
- Knowledge of SBOM and provenance generation.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
- Work on impactful projects that enhance software security.
This Remote Engineering Manager position at Chainguard offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of secure open source libraries while working remotely. With a competitive salary and a focus on innovation, this role is ideal for experienced leaders in software security.
Who Will Succeed Here
In-depth knowledge of secure software development practices, particularly in open source ecosystems, with experience using tools like GitHub, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines to manage code security and compliance.
Proven ability to lead remote teams effectively, utilizing collaboration tools like Slack and Jira to foster an inclusive and productive work environment while managing diverse team dynamics across time zones.
Strong project management skills, with a focus on Agile methodologies and experience in overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to security standards.
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