Software Engineer - Build Systems, Compilers and ...

Remote - US. At EngFlow, we help developers save time by accelerating software builds and tests. Our cloud-based, distributed service optimizes developer workflows through remote execution and caching, improving efficiency, productivity, and product quality. Backed by top investors, EngFlow is redefining how companies build software and ship well-tested products. Our solutions speed up builds by a factor of 10 or more, while our observability platform provides actionable insights for optimization. Founded by key contributors to Bazel, we build tools that empower engineering teams"”from startups to Fortune 500 companies"”to enhance developer velocity and improve build performance. Software Engineer with a focus on build systems, compilers, and languages will 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. 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: 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, yet we enjoy meeting together several times a year at exciting destinations worldwide. We value getting the work done and having fun while doing it, and hold numerous team events such as chocolate, whisky and tea tastings, monthly team games, escape rooms, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-20