Third Wave Automation · 6 hours ago
Senior CI/CD & Build Systems Engineer
Union City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $205K/yr
8+ years expThird Wave Automation is a rapidly growing startup applying modern machine learning to materials handling. They are seeking a Senior CI/CD & Build Systems Engineer to build and maintain development workflows for autonomous forklifts, focusing on optimizing build pipelines and ensuring a reliable continuous integration environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Own the Bazel Build System: Lead, architect, and optimize our Bazel build system to support large-scale, multi-language codebases with fast iteration cycles
Design and Implement CI/CD Pipelines: Design and build our CI/CD pipelines in Buildkite, from initial code commit to deployment, ensuring a robust and efficient development workflow
Drive Performance-Critical Development: Architect and implement core infrastructure components in C++ and Python for autonomous vehicle systems, with a focus on buildability and testing
Improve Test and Build Reliability: Troubleshoot complex build and test failures, ensuring our CI/CD system provides reliable and fast feedback to engineering teams
Collaborate and Lead: Work closely with autonomy, perception, and infrastructure teams to integrate and operationalize robotics software, and mentor other engineers on best practices for build and CI/CD
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2+ years in a senior individual contributor capacity
Deep expertise in C++ and Python, with strong systems design and debugging skills
Strong proficiency with the Bazel build system in large, polyglot repositories
Extensive experience designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, particularly with platforms like Buildkite
Experience with ROS or similar robotics middleware
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive technical outcomes across teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience working in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other real-time/safety-critical systems
Contributions to open-source infrastructure or build tooling projects
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, and a 401k matching program, to boot!
Flexible working schedule. Be productive when you work best.
Lunch is provided every day, and dinner for those evenings that run long.
Donuts are a main food group, and the snack shelf is always stocked with a wide variety of items.
Company
Third Wave Automation
Third Wave Automation provides cloud robotics and machine learning technology to material handling automation.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$97MKey Investors
Woven CapitalNorwestInnovation Endeavors
2024-10-30Series C· $27M
2023-02-15Series Unknown· $15M
2021-08-04Series B· $40M
Leadership Team
Arshan Poursohi
CEO, Co-Founder
Simon Biddiscombe
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-02-08
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