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EngFlowEngFlowNew York, NY

Software Engineer - Build Systems, Compilers and Languages

Develops core features for cloud-based build systems and compilers, optimizing scalability and performance. Requires expertise in build tools like Bazel/CMake, Linux/cloud infrastructure, and languages like Java/C++/Rust.

Salary not listed
RemoteDevOps / SRE

About the role

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 and analyzing complex challenges in build systems and compilers.
  • Deep knowledge of at least one build system such as Bazel, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Nix, Buck, or similar.
  • Experience with Linux, Unix shell, and at least one cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenShift, Oracle Cloud).
  • Strong skills in at least one major programming language (Java, C++, Rust, or similar).
  • Experience with asynchronous programming paradigms.
  • Ability to write and improve documentation.
  • Experience delivering software at scale and maintaining operational excellence.
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits.
  • 401k bonus, parental leave, generous vacation.

Skills

BazelCmakeGradleMavenNixBuckLinuxAWSGCPAzureJavaC++RustgRPCUnix Shell

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