Build and Tools Engineer II
OcientJob Title: Build and Tools Engineer II
Location: Remote (US Only)
*We cannot sponsor or transfer any visas, of any kind now or in the future (ex. OPT, EAD, H1B, H4, etc.)*
Hiring Manager: Engineering Manager
Estimated salary range: $125,000 to $165,000
• The salary offered for this position will be based on a candidate’s experience and skill demonstrated during interviews and other evaluations
About Ocient:
Ocient is a data analytics software solutions company that enables always-on, compute-intensive analysis of complex, large-scale data with outstanding performance that delivers up to 90% price savings. Ocient brings data transformation, loading, complex query processing, AI, OcientML® and OcientGeo® as a single, consolidated solution for deeper insights and data-driven decision making. Enterprises can deploy Ocient’s pilot-to-production solutions on premises, in the OcientCloud® or in the public cloud, with little to no resource-intensive integration. Ocient is a global, carbon-neutral company, headquartered in Chicago, and backed by leading investors including Greycroft, OCA Ventures, In-Q-Tel and Buoyant Ventures. For more information, please visit www.ocient.com.
Position Overview:
Ocient is hiring a Software Engineer II to join the Tools & Developer Platform team to own and evolve our Bazel-based build system and Buildfarm remote-execution infrastructure while contributing broadly to developer tooling and automation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Own Bazel build configurations, custom rules, and language toolchains for C++, Java, Python, and TypeScript.
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Operate and harden the Buildfarm remote-execution service: monitoring, incident response, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
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Build automation and services (primarily using Python) to integrate Bazel with CI and developer workflows.
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Maintain developer and test tooling (Github Actions workflows and runners, development environments) and the automation that keeps them reproducible.
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Produce documentation for future maintainers and concise runbooks for developers.
Qualifications:
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Demonstrated growth mindset and ability to learn new languages and systems rapidly.
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BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
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2+ years professional software engineering experience.
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Strong systems thinking and software fundamentals.
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Comfortable working in Linux, with shell tooling, debugging tools, and CI systems.
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Ability to speak and write in English fluently.
An ideal candidate will have:
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Practical Bazel experience (including experience with custom rules/toolchains).
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Experience operating or tuning a Remote Execution API–based distributed build system (Buildfarm or similar).
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Familiarity with CI integration and test infrastructure.
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Strong automation skills in Python.
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Experience configuring and using C++ compilers (gcc, clang), Maven, and/or pnpm.
We are not open to using an agency or staffing company at this time. We do not accept unsolicited agency or staffing resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Ocient is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact recruiting@ocient.com for more information.
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