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Rewarding work culture but shifting priorities could be worrisome

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Chainguard for less than 1 year
May 7, 2026
Madison, AL
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
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.

Advice to Management

AI development is fantastic, but still needs a human hand; don't count the humans out quite yet, as it's clear AI is still making junior mistakes even with more skill development.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
4.0

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