Job Description

Internships at Chainguard

Chainguard is actively seeking talented and ambitious interns to join our innovative team. This is an unparalleled opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, work on real projects, and make a tangible contribution to our company’s success in securing the software supply chain.

What We Offer Interns:

• Mentorship: Work closely with experienced professionals who will guide your development and provide valuable insights.
• Meaningful Projects: Collaborate on projects that have a direct and significant impact on our business.
• Networking Opportunities: Build relationships with colleagues across various departments and industries.
• Professional Development: Access to training and development opportunities designed to enhance your skills.

Qualifications We’re Looking For:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university.
• Demonstrated strong academic performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for learning and growth.

About Chainguard:

Chainguard is building the secure foundation for software development and deployment. We achieve this by providing guarded open source software, meticulously built from source and updated continuously, helping organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains.

Founded by the industry’s leading experts in open source software, security, and cloud-native development, Chainguard has established the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Our mission is clear: to be the safe source for open source.

Our Company Values:

• We are customer obsessed: We focus on delivering solutions that create value and improve our customers’ lives.
• We have a bias for intentional action: We prioritize, plan, experiment, and learn quickly from failures.
• We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work): We tackle important problems with focus, while also enjoying the journey.
• We trust each other and assume good intentions: We maintain transparency in decisions to empower well-informed team members.

A Glimpse at Our Culture & Benefits:

While specific internship benefits may vary, our company culture and comprehensive benefits reflect our commitment to our team:

• Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with opportunities for team meetups, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone, and internet.
• Our Approach to Equity: Stock options upon hire and promotion, participation in secondary offerings, and an impressive 10-year window to exercise options.
• 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision, and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• Flexible Time Off (∞): Take the time you need to recharge and perform your best work.
• Generous Paid Parental Leave: 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, usable flexibly throughout the child’s first year.

Application Process:

We are currently accepting applications for future internship opportunities. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Don’t hesitate to apply if your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all stated requirements. We are dedicated to building a diverse and exceptional team (“Chainguardians”) with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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