Solutions Architect – Commercial, Professional Services

Chainguard

Solutions Architect in Professional Services helping Commercial customers with secure software implementations at Chainguard. Lead customer onboarding and collaborate with engineers for quality assurance.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical implementations and driving customer adoption of Chainguard images, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and Containers. Possesses excellent communication skills to convey technical information effectively across diverse audiences while ensuring high-quality software development practices.

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KubernetesContainersTechnical ImplementationsCustomer Facing RoleSoftware Development Processes

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Hard Skills

Multi-Tier Application DevelopmentSoftware Engineering Design ConceptsTechnical DocumentationQuality AssuranceProblem Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationContinuous LearningTeam PlayerCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Chainguard ImagesOpen Source Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Software EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Industry Keywords

Customer OnboardingAccount Level StrategiesValue RealizationCross Functional TeamsTechnical and Non-Technical Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

KubernetesOpen Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical implementations and drive adoption of Chainguard images, helping customers build securely with open source software across their organization
Partner with the account team (AEs, SEs, CSMs, and Support) to understand customer vision, pain points, and proposed solution in order to drive account level strategies, value realization, and retention/growth
Ensure Chainguard Images are of highest quality - acting as “customer zero” - testing, documenting, and ensuring a smooth customer onboarding experience
Partner with our Product and Engineering teams to convey customer requirements and determine the right prioritization for image build
Maintain appropriate account level architecture and share best practices and lessons learned across the organization
Be a team player - collaborate, teach, and learn from the Chainguard team

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience developing high performance multi-tier applications. Strong experience in Kubernetes and Containers
2+ years of experience in a pre or post sales customer facing role
Ability to communicate technical information in highly technical and non-technical ways depending on the audience, which includes various personas, such as engineers to executives
Continuous learner who has a strong intellectual drive for excellence and the desire to develop solutions to complex problems
At least a Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology
Strong working experience with software development processes, practices, and software engineering design concepts
Ability to work effectively with cross functional engineering teams and business partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!).
100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck.
∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset.
18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year.