Mid Level Build And Release Engineer Jobs
Mid level build and release engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own CI/CD pipelines end to end, make infrastructure decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates through complex release cycles. Openings across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, with Apple, Artech, and Collabera among the employers actively hiring at this level now.
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Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.
Overview
We are looking for a Build & Release Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on the application software powering our satellite systems. In this role, you will take ownership of our compilation infrastructure, continuous integration pipelines, and dependency management across large-scale C++ codebases running in Embedded Linux environments.
You will operate at the intersection of software engineering and developer infrastructure, helping improve developer velocity, reduce build and test times, and maintain stable, repeatable releases across both simulated and hardware-integrated systems.
What You'll Do
Design, maintain, and optimize cross-platform build systems using tools such as CMake and Bazel.
Manage and upgrade compiler toolchains (GCC, Clang, etc.) while handling complex dependency graphs, third-party libraries, and internal package management.
Own, scale, and secure Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows tailored for large-scale C++ applications.
Diagnose and optimize compilation and linking bottlenecks through caching, parallelization, and distributed build strategies.
Ensure seamless cross-compilation across multiple architectures including x86 and ARM.
Support testing in containerized and emulated environments using technologies such as Docker and QEMU.
Write robust tooling and automation scripts in Python and Bash for environment provisioning, static analysis, and artifact generation.
Partner closely with core C++ developers to improve modular architecture, dependency management, and overall build reliability.
Build reproducible and deterministic build and release environments across local development, CI, and hardware-integrated systems.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience focused on Build/Release Engineering, Developer Infrastructure, or DevOps supporting complex C++ codebases.
Advanced proficiency with CMake and GNU Make/Ninja.
Strong Linux shell and scripting skills, including Bash.
Strong understanding of the C++ build, compilation, and linking lifecycle.
Familiarity with modern C++ standards (C++17/20/23).
Experience managing transitive dependencies and modular build targets.
Experience working within Linux-based development environments.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot.
Experience with hardware emulation tools such as QEMU and containerization platforms such as Docker.
Familiarity with GitLab CI workflows.
Background in embedded software development and/or aerospace systems.
Experience with distributed build systems such as Bazel remote execution.
Knowledge of linker internals, symbol visibility, and binary analysis tools such as ldd, nm, objdump, and readelf.
Familiarity with static and dynamic analysis tooling including Clang-Tidy, AddressSanitizer (ASan), and SonarQube.
For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Compensation Range: $120K - $150K
Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.
Overview
We are looking for a Build & Release Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on the application software powering our satellite systems. In this role, you will take ownership of our compilation infrastructure, continuous integration pipelines, and dependency management across large-scale C++ codebases running in Embedded Linux environments.
You will operate at the intersection of software engineering and developer infrastructure, helping improve developer velocity, reduce build and test times, and maintain stable, repeatable releases across both simulated and hardware-integrated systems.
What You'll Do
Design, maintain, and optimize cross-platform build systems using tools such as CMake and Bazel.
Manage and upgrade compiler toolchains (GCC, Clang, etc.) while handling complex dependency graphs, third-party libraries, and internal package management.
Own, scale, and secure Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows tailored for large-scale C++ applications.
Diagnose and optimize compilation and linking bottlenecks through caching, parallelization, and distributed build strategies.
Ensure seamless cross-compilation across multiple architectures including x86 and ARM.
Support testing in containerized and emulated environments using technologies such as Docker and QEMU.
Write robust tooling and automation scripts in Python and Bash for environment provisioning, static analysis, and artifact generation.
Partner closely with core C++ developers to improve modular architecture, dependency management, and overall build reliability.
Build reproducible and deterministic build and release environments across local development, CI, and hardware-integrated systems.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience focused on Build/Release Engineering, Developer Infrastructure, or DevOps supporting complex C++ codebases.
Advanced proficiency with CMake and GNU Make/Ninja.
Strong Linux shell and scripting skills, including Bash.
Strong understanding of the C++ build, compilation, and linking lifecycle.
Familiarity with modern C++ standards (C++17/20/23).
Experience managing transitive dependencies and modular build targets.
Experience working within Linux-based development environments.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot.
Experience with hardware emulation tools such as QEMU and containerization platforms such as Docker.
Familiarity with GitLab CI workflows.
Background in embedded software development and/or aerospace systems.
Experience with distributed build systems such as Bazel remote execution.
Knowledge of linker internals, symbol visibility, and binary analysis tools such as ldd, nm, objdump, and readelf.
Familiarity with static and dynamic analysis tooling including Clang-Tidy, AddressSanitizer (ASan), and SonarQube.
For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Compensation Range: $120K - $150K
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Mid Level Build And Release Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level build and release engineer job?
Highlight ownership, not just participation. Recruiters at this level want to see that you drove a pipeline improvement, reduced build times, or led a release process, not simply that you contributed to one. Lead your resume with measurable outcomes, emphasize hands-on experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Terraform, and frame your cover letter around the scope of decisions you owned independently.
Which companies hire mid level build and release engineers?
Companies hiring mid level build and release engineers right now include Apple, Artech, and Collabera, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers established technology firms, financial services companies, and healthcare organizations that run complex software delivery pipelines and need engineers who can own them without heavy management oversight.
Are there remote mid level build and release engineer jobs?
Yes, and a strong share of openings at this level are fully remote or hybrid. About 0% of mid level build and release engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of this work is inherently distributed across cloud infrastructure and collaborative tooling. Search with a remote filter on Migrate Mate to see what is available in your preferred setup.
How do I move up to a mid level build and release engineer role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on deepening tool fluency and expanding the scope of what you own. Early on, focus on mastering one or two CI/CD platforms thoroughly, then take on full ownership of a pipeline or release process rather than supporting someone else's. Document measurable impact, such as deployment frequency gains or incident reductions, and seek projects where you make architecture decisions, not just implement them.
Which industries hire the most mid level build and release engineers?
Mid Level build and release engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors depend on frequent, reliable software deployments at scale, which drives consistent demand for engineers who can own the release infrastructure and improve it continuously without waiting for senior oversight.