Mid Level Build Engineer Jobs
Mid level build engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own the build pipeline end to end, make infrastructure decisions with limited oversight, and bring junior teammates up to speed. Openings are split across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Science & Research, with Artech, OpenAI, and Rivian 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 Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level build engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you designed or improved a CI/CD pipeline, resolved systemic build failures, or reduced build times measurably. Tailor your resume to show you work with limited supervision and that your decisions have had real downstream impact. Concrete outcomes, specific toolchains, and evidence of cross-team collaboration are what hiring managers look for at this level.
Which companies hire mid level build engineers?
Companies hiring mid level build engineers right now include Artech, OpenAI, and Rivian, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large technology firms managing complex release pipelines, mid-size product companies scaling their engineering infrastructure, and enterprises modernizing legacy build systems.
Are there remote mid level build engineer jobs?
Yes, and remote availability is strong at this experience level. About 0% of mid level build engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well build engineering work translates to distributed teams. Filtering by remote or hybrid on Migrate Mate will show you which current openings match that preference.
How do I move up to a mid level build engineer role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level role takes deliberate depth-building over time. Focus on owning a full build or deployment workflow rather than just executing tasks within one. Contribute to architectural decisions, document your systems clearly, and take on the kind of on-call or escalation responsibility that signals reliability. Demonstrable impact on build speed, stability, or developer experience is what gets you recognized at the next level.
Which industries hire the most mid level build engineers?
Mid Level build engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large, frequently updated codebases where reliable, fast build infrastructure is directly tied to product delivery speed and engineering team productivity.