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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence · 4 hours ago

Build Systems Architect

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is a global leader in digital reality solutions empowering industries like manufacturing, construction, and energy. The Build Systems Architect will modernize and maintain the MSC Nastran build and tooling ecosystem, focusing on creating robust build pipelines and enhancing developer workflows.

Machinery Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own the build system for MSC Nastran (Fortran-centric) codebase with mixed C/C++ and Python:

Design, implement, and maintain cross-platform builds (Windows/Linux) using modern build tools (e.g., CMake, Ninja, Make etc. as appropriate)

Migrate and rationalize legacy SCONS/Makefiles/custom scripts into maintainable, modular configurations

Compiler & toolchain management:

Standardize and support Intel oneAPI/IFX/IFORT, GNU gFortran, NVIDIA/PGI, MSVC, GCC/Clang toolchains

Define optimal compiler/linker flags for performance, reproducibility, and diagnostics; support features such as OpenMP, MPI, and mixed-language interop

CI/CD and build acceleration:

Build reliable CI pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab) with caching (ccache/sccache), distributed builds, and containerized runners

Implement incremental, parallel, and remote builds; reduce full build times and flaky pipelines

Interoperability & packaging:

Solve symbol mangling issues across Fortran/C/C++; manage static/dynamic libraries, shared modules, and Python bindings

Deliver installers/packages

Quality, security & compliance:

Enforce reproducible builds, deterministic configurations, and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

Integrate code signing, supply-chain policies, and license compliance checks

Developer experience & enablement:

Create tooling CLIs, templates, and onboarding docs; run training sessions for developers

Instrument build telemetry and report on KPIs (build times, cache hit rates, failure reasons)

Operational excellence:

Drive root-cause analyses for build failures; assist in implementation of preventive controls

Qualification

Build system developmentCMakeFortranCI/CD pipelinesC/C++PythonWindows/LinuxToolchain managementGitDocumentationProblem-solvingTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related, with emphasis in build and release engineering

5–10+ years in commercial software industry with demonstrated experience in developing build systems of industrial programs with a majority Fortran language base

Strong experience with CMake (including Fortran targets), Ninja/Make, and at least one major CI platform

Demonstrated success modernizing legacy build systems without disrupting developer productivity

Comfortable across Windows and Linux; able to script in Python and Bash/PowerShell for build automation

Experience with Intel oneAPI/IFX/IFORT, gFortran, NVIDIA/PGI toolchains

Experience reducing build times via caching, sharding, and parallelization; familiarity with build graph optimization

Strong documentation and developer enablement mindset; ability to lead cross-functional migrations

Hands-on expertise with Fortran (build, link, and debug), plus strong working knowledge of C, C++, and Python in production environments

Proficiency with Git and branch/release strategies; experience in monorepos or multi-repo orchestration

Solid understanding of linking/loading and mixed-language interop

Knowledge of HPC stacks (e.g., MPI, BLAS/LAPACK, MKL, OpenMP) and performance-tuned builds

Exposure to containerized CI (Docker, Apptainer), remote executors, and self-hosted runners

Ability to grasp instructions and provide effective feedback on projects

Ability to plan projects and execute

Excellent verbal and written skills in English

Excellent problem-solving skills

Extremely motivated and a team player

Ability to handle multiple tasks with competing time line target commitments

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision), including Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions.

Paid time off (PTO), including holidays and parental leave.

401k with generous employer match and tuition reimbursement to support your professional development.

Flexible work schedules and remote options.

Access advanced training and development opportunities, with 15% of revenue invested in R&D.

Company

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence helps industrial manufacturers develop the disruptive technologies. It is a sub-organization of Hexagon.

Founded in 2001

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.hexagonmi.com

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