Software Engineer - Build Systems, Compilers and Languages

Key Responsibilities

• Build Systems Expertise: Work on core features related to build systems and compilers, focusing on scalability and real-time performance.
• Open-Source Contribution: Contribute to and improve open-source projects like Bazel, gRPC, and others.
• Platform Development: Solve complex problems and build scalable systems that accelerate developer productivity for global tech companies.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with core engineers who developed Bazel, and experiment with cutting-edge tech to improve our platform.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain high standards for software delivery at scale and ensure operational excellence.

Requirements

• Passion for Optimization: You love analyzing complex challenges and optimizing build systems and compilers.
• Build System Expertise: Deep knowledge of at least one build system such as Bazel, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Nix, Buck, or similar.
• Linux & Cloud Experience: Experience with Linux, the Unix shell, and at least one cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenShift, Oracle Cloud).
• Programming Proficiency: Strong skills in at least one major programming language (Java, C++, Rust, or similar).
• Asynchronous Programming: Experience with asynchronous programming paradigms.
• Documentation Skills: Ability to write and improve documentation for both internal and external use.
• Scalable Software Delivery: Experience delivering software at scale and maintaining operational excellence.
• On-Call Rotation: Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation to support production issues that may be escalated to the engineering team.

Qualifications

We are hiring across a wide range of roles and are happy to help you build your own path - the only necessary skills are strong technical expertise in a major programming language, determination and passion for developer experience. If you’re ready to make an impact and join a fast-growing company at the forefront of developer experience, we’d love to meet you!

Skills

We are looking for someone who is passionate about building efficient and scalable build systems, contributing to open-source projects, and collaborating with a talented team to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits
• 401k bonus
• Parental leave
• Generous vacation

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time remote position.