Software Engineer - Developer Experience

About the role

This role defines technical strategy for build systems and leads platform teams. The role partners with infrastructure and product engineers to solve high- problems. The role mentors engineers and operates in a close-knit, inclusive culture.

Software engineers turn product ideas into working code. Engineers work in small teams, review each other's work, and ship in small batches. Most teams follow agile practices such as sprints and daily standups. Engineers also write tests, fix bugs, and improve performance. The field values clear communication as much as technical skill. Engineers spend part of every week on planning, code review, and debugging, not just writing new code. The ability to explain a technical decision in plain words separates strong engineers from the rest.

Key facts

What you'll do

Roadmaps for build systems are shaped and driven to align with product goals, serving the Build Systems team and broader engineering organization. Build and CI challenges are addressed through solutions designed with cross-functional teams and leadership. Build and test times are reduced and CI reliability is improved by multi-quarter initiatives that balance technical excellence with pragmatic delivery. AWS infrastructure is architected at scale to power the entire build pipeline, ensuring reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency.

Requirements

The posting states a pay range of $185000 to $376000.

The posting states a minimum of 4 years of experience.

Five or more years of engineering experience includes at least four years in Infrastructure, Platform, or Developer Experience roles. Deep expertise in build systems such as Bazel, Buck, Pants, or Gradle covers operating large-scale monorepos and related workflows. Experience optimizing CI/CD and building developer tooling at scale designs reliable, high-performance distributed systems for demanding environments. Hands-on proficiency with AWS, CI platforms like Buildkite, Infrastructure as Code, and strong coding skills in Go, TypeScript, Python, or Ruby is required for implementing and maintaining platforms. A track record of technical leadership sets direction, drives cross-team initiatives, and communicates effectively across a wide range of stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Nice to have

Experience migrating large codebases to modern build systems, especially Bazel, further strengthens platform foundations and supports long-term scalability. Building test frameworks and improving test infrastructure enhances quality and reliability for engineering teams across the organization. Systematic problem-solving applies first principles, balances idealism with pragmatism, and maintains a bias for action to address high-impact challenges. A focus on software and system quality reflects an artisan mentality dedicated to continuous craft improvement and , maintainable platforms.

Skills & tools

Infrastructure on AWS supports the entire build pipeline with an emphasis on reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency for high-scale operations.

Practical notes

This full-time position can be held from US hubs or remotely within the United States, and the role operates within a close-knit company culture that values inclusivity, collaboration, ambitious goals, and enjoyment in the work. Typical interview steps

Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.

Good to know

Build systems, CI, and developer tooling define the scope of this role. AWS, modern monorepo practices, and scalable infrastructure are central to success in demanding environments. Career growth follows a "Grow as you go" philosophy for curious, self-driven learners who seek continuous development. Platforms rely on strong coding skills and disciplined design to ensure reliability and performance at scale. The role emphasizes pragmatic delivery while maintaining high standards for software quality and maintainability.