Principal Software Supply Chain Security Researcher

Shape Chainguard’s software supply chain security direction from the United States, Canada, or United Kingdom through research and strategic influence.This Principal-level position investigates emerging threats and trends affecting software supply chains, products, and customers. You will convert findings into structured initiatives, persistent root-cause fixes, and decisions adopted across Product, Engineering, and Security. Success requires deep security expertise and practical judgment.Key Responsibilities:
Analyze emerging attack patterns across the broader ecosystemTranslate research into clear risks and opportunitiesInfluence roadmaps, architecture, and multi-quarter security plansIdentify systematic weaknesses and address persistent root causesMentor Product Security and Engineering teams strategicallyRequirements:
Deep experience in product or application securityExpert knowledge of software supply chain securityUnderstanding of secure architecture and organizational riskAbility to prioritize ambiguous cross-functional initiativesIndependent ownership with generous collaborationBring software supply chain research, secure architecture expertise, and durable risk management to Chainguard’s security strategy.
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