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Software Engineering Lead - Build Systems, Compilers and Languages

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Senior level
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Senior level
Lead and manage engineering teams focused on build systems, compilers, and software optimization. Contribute to core projects like Bazel and oversee complex technical challenges.
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Description

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:  | 

As a Software Engineering Manager focused on build systems, compilers, and languages, you will lead core engineers and drive the development of key features for our platform. You will play a pivotal role in contributing to Bazel, gRPC, Goma, Soong, CMake, and other open-source projects, solving complex scalability and performance challenges. This role offers ample opportunities to experiment with the latest tech and build a scalable product used by some of the most exciting tech companies in the world.

You will report to the Head of Product Engineering, and your responsibilities will include leading projects, managing a growing team, and contributing directly to both product and platform engineering. Over time, this role has the potential to transition from an individual contributor to a team manager.

Requirements
  • Leadership Experience: Proven experience managing and influencing technical teams. Hands-on remote team management experience is a plus.
  • Optimization Passion: A deep interest in optimization, especially related to compilers, programming languages, and build systems like Bazel, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Nix, or Buck.
  • DevOps & DevInfra Experience: Passion for DevOps and DevInfra, with expertise in Linux, Unix, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenShift, Oracle Cloud). Experience with Terraform is a plus.
  • Technical Proficiency: Programming experience in Java, and proficiency in other languages like C++ and Rust is a plus.
  • Asynchronous Programming: Experience with asynchronous programming and scalable software architectures.
  • Software at Scale: Proven experience delivering software at scale and maintaining operational excellence.
  • Conflict Resolution & Communication: Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • On-Call Rotation: Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation to handle escalated production issues.
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.

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
Bazel
Buck
C++
Cmake
GCP
Gradle
Java
Linux
Maven
Nix
Rust
Terraform
Unix

EngFlow Denver, Colorado, USA Office

Denver, CO, United States

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