Staff Software Engineer, Developer Automation

d-Matrix

. Lead d-Matrix's Bazel build-out, completing the in-progress migration .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Bazel build systems, including migration, toolchain design, and remote execution. Proven ability to enhance CI/CD processes and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to implement best practices.

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Bazel Build ExperienceC++ ProgrammingRust ProgrammingPython ProgrammingKubernetes Executor Pools

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Hard Skills

Bazel MigrationCustom ToolchainsRemote CachingReproducible BuildsDebugging Non-Reproducible BuildsTest Suite MigrationEmbedded Cross-CompilationContainer Image BuildsBuild Graph DesignCaching Strategies

Soft Skills

CollaborationPersistencePragmatic Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD SystemsRemote ExecutionCloud Environments

Industry Keywords

Open Source ContributionsHardware-Dependent TestsBuild-Time BaselineIncremental Migration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKubernetesOpen SourcePythonRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead d-Matrix's Bazel build-out, completing the in-progress migration
Design the distributed build infrastructure
Own the build graph, toolchains, caching, and remote execution
Migrate the test suite to Bazel with correct tagging and sharding
Route hardware-dependent tests to executors with the required hardware
Design, deploy, and operate remote execution in production
Build hermetic toolchains and reproducible builds across developer machines, CI, and hardware-attached runners
Increase cache hit rate and build trust in the cache
Establish a build-time baseline in the first quarter and reduce median incremental build time and CI critical path
Evolve the CI/CD system for agent-assisted development
Improve Bazel usage standards across teams and share best practices
Partner with development groups and engineers operating runner fleets and cloud environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep Bazel experience as an owner, including custom rules, toolchains, and target graph design in a large repository
Experience migrating a real codebase onto Bazel, including the long tail
Hands-on experience deploying and operating remote caching or remote execution, self-hosted or vendor-provided
Experience with hermetic, reproducible, and observable builds, including custom toolchains
Strong knowledge of C++, Rust, Python, and container image builds
Persistence in debugging non-reproducible builds and unexplained cache misses to root cause
Track record of partnering with other teams to understand their needs and spread best practices
Pragmatic bias toward incremental migration that keeps people productive
Experience migrating test suites to Bazel
Experience with Kubernetes-based executor pools
Embedded or firmware cross-compilation experience
Open source contributions to the Bazel ecosystem
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Must answer whether immigration-related employment sponsorship is required now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus/incentive opportunities based on individual and company performance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Inclusive rewards plan supporting employee and loved-one wellbeing