Senior Build Systems Engineer for Open-Source Toolchains

Arm; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader based in Cambridge is seeking a highly capable Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain build systems and CI/CD pipelines for complex software projects. This role involves improving build reliability and developer productivity while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support open-source toolchains. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in build engineering, CI/CD practices, and programming in C/C++, with a degree or equivalent experience. The position offers hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Opportunity for continuous learning

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience with build engineering and CI/CD practices.
• Hands-on experience with C/C++ build systems.
• Good scripting skills in Python and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain build systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Own and improve automated build and test workflows.
• Collaborate with teams to support toolchain integration.

Skills

Build engineering

CI/CD practices

CMake

Linux-based environments

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Docker

Software project delivery

Code review and automation

Education

Degree level education or similar experience

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

TeamCity

GitLab

Job description

A global technology leader based in Cambridge is seeking a highly capable Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain build systems and CI/CD pipelines for complex software projects. This role involves improving build reliability and developer productivity while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support open-source toolchains. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in build engineering, CI/CD practices, and programming in C/C++, with a degree or equivalent experience. The position offers hybrid working arrangements.