Staff C++ Build and Release Engineer

Shield AI

. Own C++ build and release workflows for autonomy and vision products from source through build, test, package, and release .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C++ build and release workflows, including CI/CD pipeline management and containerization for edge deployment. Proficient in dependency management and integration within constrained environments, ensuring reliable software delivery.

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C++ Software DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline ManagementDocker/Podman ExperienceDependency Management ToolsLinux/Unix Systems

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Hard Skills

C++CI/CDContainerizationDebuggingTroubleshootingVersioningRetention PracticesBuild ReproducibilityPython DeploymentMulti-Language Artefacts

Tools & Technologies

ConanCMakeNixNinjaArtifactoryJFrogDockerPodman

Certifications & Qualifications

Australian CitizenshipAustralian Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Autonomy ProductsVision ProductsEdge DeploymentIsolated DevOps EnvironmentsAir-Gapped Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerLinuxPythonUnixC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own C++ build and release workflows for autonomy and vision products from source through build, test, package, and release
Support and evolve containerised CI/CD pipelines across multiple isolated environments
Build and maintain container images for edge deployment
Manage JFrog/Artifactory repositories for multi-language and generic artefacts
Improve versioning, retention, and promotion practices
Strengthen dependency and build reproducibility for C++
Validate and deploy autonomy and vision-system products, tools, and libraries
Collaborate with engineers and system administrators to ensure integration and stability across real deployment environments
Deliver dependable, repeatable autonomy software releases for edge-deployed systems in constrained environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong, hands-on experience delivering modern C++ software in production
Demonstrated ownership of build systems, toolchains, and dependency management, including tools such as Conan, CMake, Nix, Ninja, or Artifactory
Significant recent experience running CI/CD for compiled software and maintaining pipelines, runners/agents, artefact stores, and promotion gates
Significant recent experience with Docker/Podman and containerised workflows
Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems
Experience debugging and troubleshooting
Background in air-gapped or isolated DevOps environments, or similarly constrained delivery contexts
Experience supporting Python deployment/distribution
Australian citizenship is mandatory
Must be eligible for an Australian Government security clearance at Baseline, NV1, or NV2 level; clearance sponsorship is available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Performance-based incentives
Long-term growth opportunities
Opportunity to help shape the future of defence and autonomy in Australia and beyond
Mission-led, values-led team
Strong global partnerships and local autonomy