Software Engineering Lead - Build Systems, Compilers and Languages

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.

About the Role

As a Software Engineering Lead / Manager focused on build systems, compilers, and languages, you will lead core engineers and drive the development of key platform features. 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 cutting-edge tech and build a scalable product used by premier engineering organizations globally.

You will report to the Head of Product Engineering. Responsibilities include leading projects, managing a growing team, and contributing directly to product and platform engineering.

Requirements

• Leadership Experience: Proven experience managing and influencing technical teams. Hands-on remote team management experience is a plus.
• Optimization Passion: Deep interest in optimization, specifically related to compilers, programming languages, and build systems (e.g., Bazel, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Nix, Buck).
• DevOps & DevInfra: 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: Strong programming experience in Java; proficiency in languages like C++ or Rust is a plus.
• Asynchronous Systems: Experience with asynchronous programming and scalable software architectures.
• Scale & Operational Excellence: Proven background delivering software at scale and maintaining operational excellence.
• Communication & Conflict Resolution: Strong communication and conflict resolution skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• On-Call Rotation: Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation to address escalated production issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with bonus
• Generous paid vacation and parental leave
• Fully remote work environment with global team offsites several times a year
• Regular team bonding events and activities