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Submitting for a General Internship Application
CompanyChainguard
LocationUnited States
Work ModeRemote
PostedJanuary 22, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an intern, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience and work on real projects that contribute to the company's success. You will collaborate with experienced professionals and engage in meaningful projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
655
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Chainguard is the trusted source for open source. By delivering hardened, secure, and production-ready builds of all the open source software engineers rely on, Chainguard helps organizations build faster, stay compliant, and eliminate risk. Its customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and global industry leaders, including Anduril, Canva, Fortinet, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, 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. For more information, visit: https://www.chainguard.dev/
About the Role
<div class="p-rich_text_section"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Chainguard </strong>is seeking talented and ambitious interns to join our team. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, work on real projects, and contribute to our company's success.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">What We Offer:</strong></div>
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<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Mentorship:</strong> Work closely with experienced professionals who will guide your development and provide valuable insights.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Projects:</strong> Collaborate on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on our business.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Networking:</strong> Build relationships with colleagues across various departments and industries.</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Professional Development:</strong> Access to training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.</li>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Qualifications:</strong></div>
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<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Enrolled in a college or university</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Strong academic performance</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Passion for learning and growth</li>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section"><em data-stringify-type="italic">Note: We are currently accepting applications for future internship opportunities. We will review applications on a rolling basis and contact qualified candidates for interviews.</em></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>About Us</strong></p>
<p>Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains.</p>
<p>Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. </p>
<p>Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source.</p>
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<p><strong>We live and breathe our company values:</strong></p>
<p><em>We are customer obsessed</em> - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.</p>
<p><em>We have a bias for intentional action</em> - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast.</p>
<p><em>We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work)</em> - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey.</p>
<p><em>We trust each other and assume good intentions</em> - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions.</p>
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<p><strong>A few of the benefits we offer:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Flexible & Remote-First Culture: </strong>Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. </li>
<li><strong>Our Approach to Equity: </strong>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!). </li>
<li><strong>100% Covered Health Insurance: </strong>We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. </li>
<li><strong>∞ Flexible Time Off: </strong>Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. </li>
<li><strong>18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: </strong>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.</li>
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<p>If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.</p>
<p>Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.</p>
<p>By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with <a href="https://www.chainguard.dev/legal/privacy-notice">Chainguard’s Privacy Policy</a>.</p>
<p>©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.</p></div>
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