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# foundational Developer Experience Engineer

- **Company:** ATOM, INC.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $224,000.0 - $275,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Package Management Systems, Delivery Pipeline, Yocto, Build Tools, Build Process, Resin.io, Golang
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/staff-developer-experience-engineer-atoms-9737402

## About the Role

* 8+ years of professional experience in Developer Experience, Build Engineering, or Infrastructure, specifically supporting large-scale engineering organizations.
 * Strong programming proficiency in Python, C++, Go, or similar, with deep knowledge of modern build systems and package managers (e.g., Bazel, CMake, UV).
 * Hands-on experience scaling CI/CD systems, monorepo architectures, and automated testing pipelines for complex codebases.
 * Familiarity with embedded systems, firmware builds, or containerized IoT operating systems (such as Balena Linux or Yocto).
 * Foundational understanding of designing secure, fail-safe Over-The-Air (OTA) deployment pipelines for edge hardware or robotics.
 * Proven ability to reduce build/test cycle times, eliminate flaky tests, and untangle complex dependency graphs.
 * Exceptional communication skills and a passion for acting as an empathetic force multiplier for cross-functional software, hardware, and robotics teams.



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