Software Engineer - Build Systems, Compilers and Languages

EngFlow

• $120K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Passion for Optimization in build systems and compilers.
  • Deep knowledge of at least one build system (e.g., Bazel, CMake).
  • Experience with Linux and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Strong programming skills in a major language (Java, C++, Rust).
  • Experience with asynchronous programming paradigms.
  • Ability to write and improve technical documentation.
  • Experience delivering scalable software and maintaining operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Work on core features related to build systems and compilers, focusing on scalability and performance.
  • Contribute to and enhance open-source projects like Bazel and gRPC.
  • Build scalable systems to improve developer productivity for major tech companies.
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers to leverage cutting-edge technologies.
  • Maintain high standards of software delivery and operational excellence.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401k options with bonuses.
  • Parental leave and generous vacation policies.
  • Fully remote work environment with team meet-ups at exciting destinations.
  • Engaging team events including tastings and game nights.
Full Job Description
Remote - US.

As a Software Engineer with a focus on build systems, compilers, and languages, you'll work alongside the engineers who built Bazel and contribute to core open-source projects like gRPC, Goma, Soong, and CMake. You'll tackle complex challenges in real-time performance, scalability, and build systems, all while experimenting with the latest tech to enhance the EngFlow platform.

You'll have the opportunity to develop core features of our platform, which powers the builds for leading companies like Brave Software, Blue River Technology, and Snap.

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.

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!

Benefits

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits, 401k bonus, parental leave and generous vacation. The team is fully remote but we enjoy meeting together several times a year at exciting destinations throughout the world. We value getting the work done and having fun while doing it, and have done numerous fun team events such as chocolate, whisky and tea tastings, monthly team games, escape the room among other fun events.

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