Staff Bazel Engineer

Clutch Canada; München; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading software company in Munich is seeking a Build Systems Engineer to own and evolve their Bazel ecosystem. In this role, you will design and scale build systems, architect CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with C++ developers. Ideal candidates have over 5 years in build systems engineering with expertise in Bazel and strong C/C++ knowledge. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of software-defined mobility.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in build systems engineering focused on Bazel.
• Strong C/C++ build knowledge.
• Experience scaling CI/CD for multi-platform development.

Aufgaben

• Design and optimize Bazel-based build systems.
• Architect reliable CI/CD pipelines across platforms.
• Collaborate with C++ developers to streamline workflows.

Kenntnisse

Bazel

Starlark

Python

C/C++ knowledge

CI/CD pipelines

GitLab/GitHub workflows

Linux environments

Analytical problem-solving

Tools

Terraform

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Apex.AI is transforming how vehicles and machines are built by delivering safety-certified, high-performance software platforms. Our mission is to enable the future of software-defined mobility — faster, safer, and smarter.

Your mission: you will own and evolve our Bazel ecosystem. As the cornerstone of our build and release infrastructure, you’ll design and scale the systems that thousands of builds rely on daily. From cutting-edge CI/CD to next-generation cross-compilation pipelines, your work will define how Apex.AI ships safety-critical software to partners across automotive, agriculture, medical, and defense industries.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, scaling, and optimization of our Bazel-based build systems.
• Architect fast, reproducible, and reliable CI/CD pipelines across multiple platforms.
• Partner with C++ developers to streamline build workflows and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Drive innovation in Bazel infrastructure, from remote execution to dependency graph optimization.
• Champion best practices for build reliability, reproducibility, and developer productivity.

You Have

• 5+ years in build systems engineering with a focus on Bazel.
• Expert in Starlark, Python, and advanced Bazel rule development.
• Strong C/C++ build knowledge, from toolchains to linking strategies.
• Experience scaling CI/CD pipelines for multi-platform development.
• GitLab/GitHub workflows mastery and comfort in Linux environments.
• Analytical problem-solver with strong communication skills.

Great To Have

• Hands-on with Terraform or other IaC tools.
• Deep dive knowledge of Bazel internals (caching, sandboxing, remote builds).
• Background in cross-compilation or safety-critical software.

Apex.AI

Apex.AI is an international software company specializing in the development of safety-certified, developer-friendly, and scalable software for mobility systems, aiming to accelerate the transition to software-defined vehicles and mobility. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Munich, Stuttgart, Gothenburg, Tokyo, and Pangyo. Apex.AI has raised over $75 million USD from venture, financial and strategic investors.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You could be the right candidate — not just for this role, but for others as well.