Bazel Engineer

Old Mission, LLC.
Chicago, IL, United States
26 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$175,000.0 - $225,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Automation of Tests C++ (Programming Language) CMake Continuous Integration Mercurial Software Engineering Toolchain Circleci Macros Travis Ci Delivery Pipeline Git
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Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Build Tools Build Process Software Version Control Docker Jenkins

Job description

As a Bazel Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our software development process by leveraging Bazel’s build system. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline our build, test, and deployment pipelines, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and reliability across our software projects., * Develop, configure, and maintain Bazel build rules, macros, and toolchains to enhance the software development workflow

  • Collaborate with software engineers to integrate Bazel into the build system and migrate existing projects
  • Optimize build performance and efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements
  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Bazel for automated testing, building, and deployment
  • Troubleshoot build failures, resolve issues, and provide technical support to the development teams
  • Stay updated with the latest Bazel features, best practices, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Proven experience working with Bazel build system in a production environment
  • Experience optimizing Bazel builds for large-scale projects
  • Strong understanding of software development principles, build processes, and CI/CD methodologies
  • 5+ years of professional C++ experience in a production environment is strongly preferred
  • Experience with version control systems (Git, Mercurial, etc.) and build tools (Make, CMake, etc.)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI, etc.)
  • Contributions to open-source projects related to Bazel or similar build systems

Benefits & conditions

  • Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
  • Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs

Base Salary Range

$175,000 to $225,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.

About the company

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm’s growth.

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