Senior Software Engineer

About The Company

Chainloop is an ambitious, async-first startup focused on building a platform that enables customers to gather, secure, and contextualize all their SDLC data. As a security-first company, they emphasize the highest standards of software supply chain security and automation.

About The Role

Join our founding team as a Senior Software Engineer to shape backend services, engineering culture, and future direction of Chainloop with a focus on Go development and security.

Role Overview

• Shape core backend services and engineering culture.
• Architect, develop, and scale robust backend systems in Go.
• Work in an async-first startup environment.
• Take full ownership from design to production monitoring.
• Champion software supply chain security and automation.

Dos (The Actions We Expect)

• Take full, end-to-end ownership from design to production monitoring.
• Communicate asynchronously with clear and proactive writing.
• Turn vague problems into actionable plans.
• Mentor and review thoughtfully while helping hire exceptional talent.
• Champion a secure, ship-fast but safe mindset.
• Leverage AI and automation to enhance output and quality.

Don’ts (Anti-Patterns To Avoid)

• Avoid defaulting to meetings; use sync time only when necessary.
• Do not equate speed with sloppiness.
• Speak up when misaligned or better solutions are seen.
• Do not expect a rigid 9-to-5; flexibility matters but deadlines are key.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in designing, building, and maintaining complex backend systems.
• Early-stage product/startup experience is a strong plus.
• Strong hands-on Go experience or willingness to learn Go.

Required Skills

• Go programming
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD
• Prometheus
• OpenTelemetry
• REST API design
• gRPC
• Elastic vector databases
• Data pipelines
• RAG patterns
• DevSecOps
• Secure-by-design practices
• Software supply chain security
• Problem-solving and collaboration
• Analytical skills
• Open source contributions
• Async-first communication
• AI and automation tools

Salary

100000 - 150000 USD

Key skills/competency

• Go programming
• Backend services
• Software security
• Async communication
• CI/CD
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• DevSecOps
• Automation
• Mentorship