About Trace Machina:
Trace Machina is revolutionizing the software development lifecycle with NativeLink, a high-performance build caching and remote execution system. NativeLink accelerates software compilation and testing processes while reducing infrastructure costs, allowing organizations to optimize their build workflows. We work with clients of all sizes to help them scale and streamline their build systems efficiently and effectively.
We are seeking a Consulting Build Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for working directly with customers to understand their build environments, provide expert advice, and help implement NativeLink’s build caching and remote execution solutions to optimize their development and CI/CD pipelines.
Job Description:
As a Consulting Build Engineer at Trace Machina, you will act as the bridge between our technical team and our customers, ensuring seamless implementation of NativeLink in diverse environments. You will work closely with clients to understand their build processes, provide expert recommendations, and help them optimize their systems for better performance, scalability, and reliability. This is a client-facing role that requires strong technical expertise in build systems, deep problem-solving skills, and excellent communication.
Job Responsibilities:
Act as the primary technical consultant for clients, working directly with them to understand their build infrastructure and processes
Assess customer build systems and provide expert recommendations on how to optimize them using NativeLink’s build caching and remote execution solutions
Configure and integrate NativeLink into customer environments, including both on-premise and cloud-based setups
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to build performance, caching, and execution across various environments
Work with clients to define success criteria, track project milestones, and deliver measurable results
Collaborate with product development and engineering teams to provide customer feedback and help improve NativeLink
Conduct training and workshops for clients to help them understand and utilize NativeLink to its full potential
Provide ongoing support to clients, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimization recommendations
Document best practices, case studies, and solutions for future reference and sharing with the broader team
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to build systems, CI/CD, and remote execution
Required Skills and Experience:
3+ years of experience in build engineering, CI/CD pipelines, or software development
Strong understanding of build systems, continuous integration, and build automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI, etc.)
Experience with build caching, remote execution, and distributed systems
Proficiency with programming/scripting languages such as Python, Go, or shell scripting
Experience in troubleshooting complex technical issues in large-scale environments
Strong knowledge of cloud services and infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-oriented mindset
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
Preferred Skills:
Experience with build caching/remote execution tools
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization for high-scale build systems
Why Join Trace Machina?
Work with cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems for customers
Collaborate with a talented, innovative team of engineers and consultants
Opportunity to shape and improve customer build systems at scale
Competitive salary and benefits package
Ongoing professional development opportunities
If you're passionate about helping clients optimize their build systems and working with a groundbreaking technology like NativeLink, we’d love to hear from you!
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What We Do
At Nativelink, our mission is to revolutionize the development of complex systems by providing cutting-edge tools that drastically reduce costs.
We empower engineers to build the future of technology by making advanced build and simulation processes as intuitive and efficient as web development. Our commitment is to deliver innovative solutions that enable seamless task execution across any environment, ensuring that developers can focus on creating transformative technologies that drive progress and safety.
