Commercial Sales Engineer
at Chainguard
United States - Remote, remote, mid, full time, USD 1,10,000–1,30,000 / year, 2+ years
posted 26 Oct 2026
- Command of the Message
- Azure
- Cloud Security
- Docker
- MEDDPICC
- App Security
- Serverless
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- Google Cloud
About the role
Remote: yes Posted: 2026-10-26
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.
The role, in a nutshell: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Corporate Sales Engineer to join our team. This role is integral to our sales efforts, especially focusing on startup and midmarket prospects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical sales with proven expertise in deploying advanced sales frameworks and a deep understanding of cloud and container technologies. As a trusted advisor, you will provide high-level technical guidance and support to our customers, helping to solve complex technical challenges and driving success in a fast-paced startup environment.
What you would do
- Collaborate closely with sales teams to understand customer requirements and craft tailored solutions that meet their business and technical needs.
- Leverage extensive knowledge of sales frameworks like MEDDPICC and Command of the Message to effectively communicate and position our products and services.
- Provide expert guidance on a variety of technologies including Kubernetes, serverless frameworks, Docker, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms.
- Advocate for cloud security best practices and app security, engaging with technical decision-makers and security teams to discuss and implement security solutions.
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape and industry trends to better serve the company and advise customers.
- Engage with prospects, cultivating lasting relationships as a trusted advisor who understands their unique challenges and needs.
What they are looking for
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