Employees say:
"Chainguard strikes a rare balance between serious technical work and a culture that doesn't take itself too seriously. I’ve worked at three startups before this one, and I’ve never seen this level of mutual trust and clarity of purpose. Leadership is transparent, there's a deep respect for engineers' time and focus, and the customer obsession is real—it’s not just lip service. The cultural pillars aren’t just posters on the wall; they show up in how people communicate, how priorities are set, and how we collaborate across teams."

Employees say:
"Chainguard strikes a rare balance between serious technical work and a culture that doesn't take itself too seriously. I’ve worked at three startups before this one, and I’ve never seen this level of mutual trust and clarity of purpose. Leadership is transparent, there's a deep respect for engineers' time and focus, and the customer obsession is real—it’s not just lip service. The cultural pillars aren’t just posters on the wall; they show up in how people communicate, how priorities are set, and how we collaborate across teams."
