Hybrid DevOps Build & Release Engineer for HPC & Research

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a DevOps Build & Release Engineer to join the DevOps Engineering Team within Research IT Infrastructure. This position requires a regular on-site presence with hybrid eligibility to support 24/7 operations for our scientific research projects.

You will drive continuous integration, deployment automation, and release management across the SDLC, collaborating closely with research teams to deliver scalable, secure software in HPC contexts.

Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems or a related field, and 5 years of relevant professional experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
• 3+ years of experience leading or coordinating Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based software development, including software builds, CI workflows, and troubleshooting in multi-user environments.
• Experience using Git and building CI/CD pipelines with tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar.
• Proficiency with Bash/shell scripting and Python for automation.
• Experience with compiler toolchains (GCC, Clang, Intel) and build systems such as CMake or Make.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve software build and runtime issues, including dependency, ABI, linker/loader, permissions, and environment conflicts.
• Experience building and deploying software with package/build managers such as Spack or similar tools.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, including build guides, release notes, and operational runbooks.

Responsibilities

• Directly collaborate with research teams to develop a suite of applications.
• Provide support for continuous integration and delivery, configuration management, and release management throughout the SDLC.
• Coordinate with the team to identify, track and address priorities, discrepancies, dependencies, and risks associated with releases, while ensuring alignment with proper processes.
• Collaborate with the HPC engineering team to optimize solutions for performance and scalability in HPC environments. Collaboration with colleagues across the organization is imperative to ensure the delivery of secure solutions in compliance with Internal Operating Procedures.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Skills

Linux

Git

CI/CD

Bash

Python

C/C++

Build systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

BS in CS/CE/IS

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Spack

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a DevOps Build & Release Engineer to join the DevOps Engineering Team within Research IT Infrastructure. This position requires a regular on-site presence with hybrid eligibility to support 24/7 operations for our scientific research projects.

You will drive continuous integration, deployment automation, and release management across the SDLC, collaborating closely with research teams to deliver scalable, secure software in HPC contexts.