Software Engineer - C++ Build Systems, Devtools and Compiler Engineering

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.

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As a Software Engineer focused on CMake and C++ productivity, you will work on build system optimization, bringing the safety and productivity improvements that CMake and C++ developers deserve. You will help build and enhance core features of EngFlow’s platform, contributing to remote caching, remote execution, and advanced compiler engineering techniques.

You will be working alongside some of the engineers who built Bazel, contributing to high-impact open-source projects, solving scalability challenges, and improving performance at scale.

Requirements

• C++ & CMake Expertise: Deep knowledge of C++, modern target-based CMake, sanitizers, Clang-tidy, remote debugging, and cross-platform builds.
• DevTools Development Passion: Strong interest in developing devtools that improve developer productivity and safety.
• Compiler Engineering: Experience in writing algorithms for code scanning and refactoring, especially for C++ and CMakeLists, using tools like libclang.
• Linux/Unix & Cross-Platform Experience: Strong experience with Linux and Unix, and knowledge of Windows development for cross-platform compatibility.
• Cloud Expertise: Experience with at least one cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenShift, Oracle Cloud).
• Software Delivery at Scale: Experience with delivering software at scale, ensuring operational excellence.
• Conference & Community Engagement: Willingness to contribute to the community by submitting talks to developer conferences and participating in ISO C++ Meetings.
• On-Call Rotation: Willingness to be part of an on-call rotation for escalated production issues.

If you’re excited to improve CMake and C++ productivity, solve complex challenges, and contribute to the future of software development, 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.