Rewarding work culture but shifting priorities could be worrisome - Senior Software Engineer Chainguard Employee Review

4.0
7 May 2026
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Pros

The culture of the company doesn't take itself too seriously, they clearly love to celebrate people that are succeeding by their standards. The work is rewarding to make open source software safer.

Cons

Having a wealth of experience in one piece of OSS isn't necessarily useful. The software packaged is broad and ever changing priorities. The customer obsession drives quick priority shifts.

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Chainguard Response
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Thanks so much for sharing this. It really means a lot. You're right that priorities move fast and we know that isn't always easy to navigate, especially when you've built deep expertise in a specific area. And on the AI piece, we couldn't agree more. The human hand isn't going anywhere. Really glad you're part of the team.

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5.0
18 June 2026
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Pros

Chainguard is genuinely special. The culture here isn't just a slide in a deck — you feel it from day one. Everyone embodies the four principles: customer obsessed, bias for intentional action, serious work with a playful culture, and trust and good intentions as a default. People are exceptionally talented and also just really kind. The collaboration is effortless, there's real passion for the mission, and it's one of the most fun and energizing places I've ever been.

Cons

Fast-paced and ever-changing — but that's what makes it fun and exciting.

5.0
15 June 2026
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Pros

- True remote first company - Onboarding went smoothly. The process was welcoming and everyone is friendly. - Company culture and values are part of onboarding and actually shape the way the company operates. - Energetic environment. - Not a place where you will be micro managed. - Lots of tough engineering problems to solve - Benefits/compensation are great

Cons

Posting this review after about a month, nothing negative to report.

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