Partner Sales Engineer - UK

Partner Sales Engineer - UK at Chainguard is a high‑visibility, customer‑facing role that sits at the intersection of technology, security, and revenue growth. As a trusted technical advisor to our ecosystem of cloud‑native partners, you will translate Chainguard’s cutting‑edge software‑supply‑chain protection platform into compelling business outcomes that accelerate partner pipelines and close deals faster. Your expertise will shape how leading ISVs, MSPs, and system integrators embed zero‑trust policies into their offerings, positioning Chainguard as the de‑facto standard for secure DevSecOps. This role directly fuels market expansion across the United Kingdom, influencing product roadmap decisions and driving measurable revenue impact. With clear pathways to senior engineering leadership or partner‑strategy positions, you’ll grow alongside a fast‑scaling startup that’s redefining supply‑chain security for the cloud era.

- Design and deliver tailored technical demos, proof‑of‑concepts, and workshops that showcase Chainguard’s policy‑as‑code and credential‑free signing capabilities for Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with partner account managers to co‑create joint go‑to‑market strategies, enablement plans, and sales enablement content that resonate with UK enterprise buyers.
- Conduct deep‑dive architecture reviews, threat modeling, and compliance mapping (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) to ensure partner solutions meet rigorous security standards.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for partner technical issues, troubleshooting complex integration challenges and driving rapid resolution.
- Produce technical documentation, whitepapers, and blog posts that amplify Chainguard’s thought leadership within the cloud‑native security community.
- Gather and analyze partner feedback, feeding insights back to product and engineering teams to influence feature prioritization.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge bases, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Reporting to the Director of Partner Enablement, you will work hand‑in‑hand with a global partner ecosystem team, product engineers, and sales leadership, operating in a fully Remote, United Kingdom environment that values autonomy and results. Success in this role requires a blend of deep cloud‑native expertise (Kubernetes, Helm, GitOps), strong scripting or programming skills (Go, Python, Bash), and polished communication abilities to translate technical concepts into business value for non‑technical stakeholders.

Joining Chaunguard means becoming part of a mission‑driven organization that champions “security by default” and invests heavily in employee growth. Our culture is built on transparency, curiosity, and relentless improvement—values reflected in regular hack weeks, mentorship programs, and a clear path to leadership roles. You’ll stay at the forefront of industry trends such as supply‑chain integrity, zero‑trust networking, and policy‑driven automation, while enjoying a competitive benefits package, flexible remote work policy, and generous professional development allowances. If you thrive on solving complex security challenges, influencing partner ecosystems, and shaping the future of cloud‑native protection, the Partner Sales Engineer - UK position at Chainguard offers a unique platform to accelerate your career and make a lasting impact.