The role, in a nutshell
Chainguard is building the most trusted source for open source software, and Chainguard Repository is at the center of that mission. We're looking for a Senior Product Manager to own the product strategy and execution for Chainguard's Unified Repository β a single, trusted repository where developers and enterprises can access all Chainguard artifacts across libraries, containers, APKs, and more. This is a high-impact, zero-to-one opportunity. You'll be shaping a product that sits at the intersection of developer experience, supply chain security, and platform growth, at a moment when the market is actively consolidating around exactly what we're building.What youβll own
- Product strategy & sequencing. Define and drive the roadmap for the Unified Repository across a rapidly expanding artifact scope. Make deliberate sequencing calls that balance enterprise requirements, developer adoption, and platform scale. Own the milestone framework from initial launch through enterprise GA.
- Developer experience & PLG. Build a product-led growth motion that earns developer adoption early and converts to paid over time. Design free, pay-as-you-go, and enterprise tiers so top-of-funnel activation is high and upgrade paths feel natural. Sweat onboarding, habitual usage, and every point of friction.
- Cross-functional leadership. Partner with Engineering, Experience, and GTM to move fast without breaking trust. Drive resolution on the hard questions β and pull the right people in at the right time.
- GTM readiness. Ship the features enterprise customers need to adopt Chainguard with confidence. Work shoulder-to-shoulder with GTM and prioritize against real market urgency, not internal preference.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of PM experience, with a track record in developer tools, infrastructure, or security
- Shipped PLG or developer-facing products with both free and enterprise tiers
- Working knowledge of the software supply chain β package managers, registries, artifact management, OSS distribution
- Comfortable with ambiguity; can make sequencing calls and defend them
- Strong cross-functional operator who can align engineering, design, sales, and legal around one roadmap
- Zero-to-one experience with real customer discovery and iterative validation
- Technical credibility β you don't need to write code, but you can hold your own with engineers on infrastructure, security, and developer tooling
Nice to haves
- Hands-on experience with a major package ecosystem (npm, PyPI, Maven, Go, etc.)
- Background in security, compliance, or enterprise platform products
- Prior work on registries, artifact stores, or developer onboarding flows
- Familiarity with usage-based / consumption pricing models
A Few of the Benefits We Offer
- 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.
- β Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need β 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.
