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Software Engineer - Build Systems, Compilers and Languages
EngFlowNew York, United StatesPosted 30+ days ago
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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.

Learn more about our mission, culture, and team: EngFlow https://www.engflow.com/ | Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8UMhFS8esc 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.

Skills

LinuxAWSAzureGoogle CloudJavaC++RustBashgRPC

Details

Workplace

Remote

Source

Ashby

Country

United States

Salary

USD 160,000-220,000/yearly

Date posted

Jan 27, 2026

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