Software Engineer - Build System

Scarlet; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Software Engineer -- Build System to contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI acceleration solutions. The role encompasses designing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, managing containerized environments, and administering cloud infrastructure to streamline the development lifecycle. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in software engineering, with proficiency in modern tools and systems.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Software Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering.
• 3 years in building tools for developers.
• Strong background in Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Bazel.
• Manage and scale containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Administer cloud infrastructure for high-velocity development.

Skills

Containerisation

Orchestration

CI/CD

Scripting

Automation

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Bazel

Python

Job description

Driving Infrastructure for the Future of AI Acceleration.

We're building cutting-edge AI accelerator solutions, spanning hardware and software, and we're looking for a Software Engineer -- Build System to help us scale fast, build smart, and stay ahead of the curve. You'll deploy leading technologies to create a modern, scalable development infrastructure—one that empowers our teams to move quickly and innovate confidently.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions and Bazel
• Manage and scale our containerised environments with Docker and Kubernetes
• Work closely with hardware and software engineers to streamline the entire development lifecycle
• Optimise builds, testing, and deployment for complex, performance-critical systems
• Administer cloud infrastructure to support high-velocity development and deployment workflows
  
  

What You Bring

• 5 years experience in Software Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering
• 3 years of experience with building tools or systems for developers.
• Strong background in containerisation and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience building and maintaining advanced CI/CD pipelines for large-scale products
• Proficiency with Bazel, GitHub Actions, and modern cloud services
• Scripting and automation skills in Python
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience
  
  

Additional Skills

• Familiarity with C/C++
• Experience working with machine learning pipelines or large language models
• Knowledge of build systems for complex, multi-language projects