Third Wave Automation · 5 hours ago
Senior CI/CD & Build Systems Engineer
Union City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $205K/yr
8+ years expThird Wave Automation is a rapidly growing startup that has demonstrated its core technology components and proven its market fit. 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 reliable continuous integration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationMachine LearningRobotics
No H1B
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
Comprehensive benefits. Health, Dental, Vision, and a 401k matching program, to boot!
Flexible working schedule. Be productive when you work best.
Show & Tell. We love to learn from one another, and see the cool stuff everyone is working on!
Meals are covered. Lunch is provided every day, and dinner for those evenings that run long.
Stacks of snacks. Donuts are a main food group, and the snack shelf is always stocked with a wide variety of items.
Great teammates. One of the best parts of working here!
Company
Third Wave Automation
Third Wave Automation provides cloud robotics and machine learning technology to material handling automation.
51-200 employees
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
Advisor
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-02-08
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