Partner Sales Engineer

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 Sales 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 and encourage the close collaboration of Chainguard - Partner SEs for maximum joint value proposition and have a strong influence over product direction. Maintain Strong Partner Engagement Run ongoing enablement sessions, workshops, and joint technical activities to ensure partners remain engaged and capable of delivering 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