Senior Build Automation Engineer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and maintain the build automation system, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
• Optimize build times, reduce build failures, and improve overall system stability.
• Manage and enhance the Buildroot-based system for packaging a Linux distribution.
• Ensure seamless CI/CD integration with automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Work closely with development teams to define and implement custom build requirements.
• Automate dependency management, caching, and incremental builds for efficiency.
• Troubleshoot build failures, toolchain issues, and packaging inconsistencies.
• Implement best practices for reproducible and deterministic builds.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of experience in build automation, software compilation, or CI/CD engineering.
• Strong expertise in Makefile-based build systems and modern build automation techniques.
• Experience with Buildroot for creating custom Linux distributions.
• Deep understanding of toolchains, cross-compilation, and dependency management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and their integration with build systems.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, and scripting languages for automation.
• Experience with infrastructure automation (Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge of Git workflows, webhooks, and repository management.
• Understanding of containerized builds (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in high-performance, large-scale build environments.
• Knowledge of package management and binary distribution strategies.
• Familiarity with supply chain security for build systems.
• Exposure to cloud-based and hybrid build environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex build issues.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field.