# Software Engineer - Build Systems, Compilers and Languages

**Company:** [EngFlow](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/engflow)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Skills:** Bazel, Cmake, Gradle, Maven, Nix, Buck, Linux, AWS, GCP, Azure, Java, C++, Rust, gRPC, Unix Shell
**Posted:** 2026-01-27

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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