Remote Software Engineering Lead - Build Systems, Compilers and Languages

Description:

• EngFlow helps developers save time by accelerating software builds and tests through a cloud-based, distributed service.
• The company optimizes developer workflows via remote execution and caching, improving efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
• EngFlow is backed by top investors and is redefining how companies build software and ship well-tested products.
• The solutions provided by EngFlow speed up builds by a factor of 10 or more, while the observability platform offers actionable insights for optimization.
• The company was founded by key contributors to Bazel and builds tools that empower engineering teams from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
• The Software Engineering Manager will focus on build systems, compilers, and languages, leading core engineers and driving the development of key features for the platform.
• This role involves contributing to open-source projects like Bazel, gRPC, Goma, Soong, and CMake, while solving complex scalability and performance challenges.
• The position offers opportunities to experiment with the latest technology and build a scalable product used by leading tech companies.
• The Software Engineering Manager will report to the Head of Product Engineering and will be responsible for leading projects, managing a growing team, and contributing to both product and platform engineering.
• There is potential for this role to transition from an individual contributor to a team manager over time.

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing and influencing technical teams is required, with hands-on remote team management experience being a plus.
• A deep interest in optimization, particularly related to compilers, programming languages, and build systems like Bazel, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Nix, or Buck is essential.
• Passion for DevOps and DevInfra is required, along with expertise in Linux, Unix, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenShift, Oracle Cloud). Experience with Terraform is a plus.
• Programming experience in Java is required, and proficiency in other languages like C++ and Rust is a plus.
• Experience with asynchronous programming and scalable software architectures is necessary.
• Proven experience delivering software at scale and maintaining operational excellence is required.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are essential.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation to handle escalated production issues is required.

Benefits:

• EngFlow offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401k bonus, parental leave, and generous vacation.
• The team operates fully remote but meets several times a year at exciting destinations around the world.
• The company values getting work done while having fun, organizing numerous team events such as chocolate, whisky, and tea tastings, monthly team games, and escape room activities.