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Apex.AI · 3 months ago

Staff Bazel Engineer

positionPalo Alto
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date5+ years exp

Apex.AI is transforming how vehicles and machines are built by delivering safety-certified, high-performance software platforms. The Staff Bazel Engineer will own and evolve the Bazel ecosystem, designing and scaling systems that support thousands of builds daily, focusing on CI/CD and cross-compilation pipelines.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesDeveloper PlatformDeveloper ToolsFleet ManagementOperating SystemsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
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Responsibilities

Lead the design, scaling, and optimization of our Bazel-based build systems
Architect fast, reproducible, and reliable CI/CD pipelines across multiple platforms
Partner with C++ developers to streamline build workflows and eliminate bottlenecks
Drive innovation in Bazel infrastructure, from remote execution to dependency graph optimization
Champion best practices for build reliability, reproducibility, and developer productivity

Qualification

BazelCI/CD pipelinesC/C++ build knowledgeStarlarkPythonMulti-platform developmentGitLab/GitHub workflowsLinux environmentsAnalytical problem-solverTerraformCross-compilationSafety-critical softwareCommunication skills

Required

5+ years in build systems engineering with a focus on Bazel
Expert in Starlark, Python, and advanced Bazel rule development
Strong C/C++ build knowledge, from toolchains to linking strategies
Experience scaling CI/CD pipelines for multi-platform development
GitLab/GitHub workflows mastery and comfort in Linux environments
Analytical problem-solver with strong communication skills

Preferred

Hands-on with Terraform or other IaC tools
Deep dive knowledge of Bazel internals (caching, sandboxing, remote builds)
Background in cross-compilation or safety-critical software

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401(k)
Learning courses
Wellness/gym/pool subsidies
Paid time off

Company

Apex.AI

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Apex.AI specializes in software systems for robotic and autonomous vehicles.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.apex.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Apex.AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (5)
2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$71.97M
Key Investors
LG ElectronicsDaimler TruckOrillion
2025-02-20Series B
2022-05-05Corporate Round
2021-12-14Series B· $56.47M

Leadership Team

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Dejan Pangercic
CTO & Co-Founder
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Paul Balciunas
Strategy
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Recent News

apex.ai
We raised $56.5M from industry to grow the team and accelerate our product development
2025-12-09
Futurride
Apex.AI gets significant funding boost for meta-operating system
2025-12-09
Robotics & Automation News
Apex.AI raises $56.5 million in Series B fundraising round
2025-12-09
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