Senior Software Bazel Build Engineer (ID: 4080)

Stafide; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Software Bazel Build Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable build systems using Bazel. You will work with Go and Python to implement efficient build pipelines and automate release processes.

The role requires deep Bazel expertise, experience with CI/CD, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve build reliability and software delivery. This position is based in the Netherlands and offers opportunities to optimize complex

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of overall professional experience in software development and build engineering, with at least 8 years of relevant experience as specified in the requirement.
• Strong knowledge of Bazel concepts, including rules, macros, platforms, RBE, caching, toolchains, and hermetic builds.
• Programming experience in Go and Python.
• Knowledge of modern software development practices, algorithms, and test-driven development (TDD/BDD).
• Experience with automated software integration, build, and release processes.
• Strong knowledge of Git, GitHub, and source control management systems.
• Good understanding of software quality, build optimization, and development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software build systems using Bazel.
• Implement and optimize build configurations, rules, macros, toolchains, caching, Remote Build Execution (RBE), and hermetic builds.
• Develop build and automation solutions using Go and Python.
• Manage automated software integration, testing, and release processes using tools such as GitHub Actions.
• Work with source control management systems, including Git, GitHub, and IBM Rational ClearCase.
• Plan and execute technical work packages while ensuring build quality, performance, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve build reliability, development efficiency, and software delivery processes.

Skills

Bazel

Go

Python

CI/CD

Git & GitHub

RBE

Caching

Tools

Git

GitHub

Rational ClearCase

Job description

As a Senior Software Bazel Build Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software build systems using Bazel.
• Implement and optimize build configurations, rules, macros, toolchains, caching, Remote Build Execution (RBE), and hermetic builds.
• Develop build and automation solutions using Go and Python.
• Manage automated software integration, testing, and release processes using tools such as GitHub Actions.
• Work with source control management systems, including Git, GitHub, and IBM Rational ClearCase.
• Plan and execute technical work packages while ensuring build quality, performance, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve build reliability, development efficiency, and software delivery processes.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 8–10 years of overall professional experience in software development and build engineering, with at least 8 years of relevant experience as specified in the requirement.
• Strong knowledge of Bazel concepts, including rules, macros, platforms, RBE, caching, toolchains, and hermetic builds.
• Programming experience in Go and Python.
• Knowledge of modern software development practices, algorithms, and test-driven development (TDD/BDD).
• Experience with automated software integration, build, and release processes.
• Strong knowledge of Git, GitHub, and source control management systems.
• Good understanding of software quality, build optimization, and development workflows.

You Should Possess the Ability To:

• Develop and troubleshoot complex Bazel build systems.
• Optimize build performance through caching, remote execution, and dependency management.
• Automate build, integration, testing, and release workflows.
• Apply software engineering best practices to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions.
• Plan technical deliverables, manage priorities, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and communicate technical challenges and outcomes to stakeholders.

What We Bring to the Table:

• Opportunities to work on advanced Bazel-based build engineering and automation.
• Exposure to modern software development, CI/CD, and build optimization technologies.
• Collaboration with experienced engineering teams on complex software development initiatives.
• Opportunities to improve build infrastructure, software quality, and release efficiency.