Remote Staff Software Engineer, Build Platform (C++ Ecosystem)

Description:

• Cruise is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the Build Platform team, focusing on the C++ ecosystem for self-driving vehicles.
• The role involves designing and implementing improvements to the Python development ecosystem and workflows to enhance engineering productivity.
• Collaborating with engineers across the company to support their development workflows.
• Leading technical projects, making major technical decisions, and driving large-scale initiatives that span teams.
• Participating in planning, code reviews, and design discussions, contributing impactful projects to the team’s roadmap.
• Driving software engineering best practices, creating tooling to support these practices, and mentoring other engineers.
• Conducting technical interviews, contributing to recruiting activities, and fostering a positive team culture.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience, preferably with large-scale build systems.
• 3+ years of experience leading and driving cross-team initiatives.
• Proficiency in developer tooling, build systems, and C++, with experience in compiler toolchain integrations.
• Ability to lead projects across multiple teams, attention to detail, and a desire to improve processes and systems.
• Deep understanding of technology tradeoffs and a passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Subsidized mental health benefits, paid time off, holidays, and various leave of absence options.
• 401(k) Cruise matching program, fertility benefits, and flexible spending accounts.
• Perks Wallet program for benefits, pre-tax commuter benefit plan, and CruiseFlex location-flexible work policy.
• Opportunity to work with leading partners like General Motors, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart in a fully integrated manufacturing environment.
• Investment from major companies demonstrating confidence in Cruise's progress, team, and vision, accelerating operational speed.