Staff Software Engineer (Malware Detection)

📋 Description Build the measurement behind coverage and precision: the pipelines, metrics, and dashboards the Engineer the feedback loop between Engineering and Product Security so a detection change can be Build the systems for reviewing, escalating, and correcting detections quickly, including bulk Own the architecture of Chainguard’s shared malware scanning platform: scan orchestration, verdict Scale the scanner beyond Libraries to Containers, Agent Skills, and future artifact types. Make the tradeoffs between detection quality, performance, and extensibility concrete in 🎯 Requirements Multiple years building and operating production backend or infrastructure systems, with a clear Strong Go experience, or deep backend systems experience with the ability to ramp quickly in Go. Experience owning highly technical platforms or backend infrastructure that supports multiple Experience with high-throughput, event-driven pipelines where throughput, latency, and correctness Strong understanding of software supply chain security, malware detection, vulnerability Demonstrated success making engineering design and prioritization decisions in technically complex 🎁 Benefits Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums ∞ 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