RAPIDFORT · 1 month ago
Build Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expRAPIDFORT is seeking a Build Engineer who is comfortable with Linux, containers, and scripting. This role involves owning and improving build systems, triaging issues, and driving operational improvements in a hands-on environment.
Cloud ManagementCloud SecurityCyber SecurityInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Complete daily builds and publish an updated catalog of all our curated images
Maintain, monitor, and improve our build environment, including Docker builds, image tools, and supporting scripts, automation
Triage and debug build failures, container-related issues, and image problems across engineering teams
Write and maintain automation scripts and internal tooling in Bash and Python
Collaborate with developers to diagnose issues, improve build workflows, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Contribute to scaling our build infrastructure to meet growing engineering needs
Document processes and maintain consistency in routine operational tasks
Identify opportunities to automate repetitive work and improve reliability
Qualification
Required
3+ years in build engineering, DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or similar roles
Authorized to work in the US. US citizenship required pursuant to applicable federal contracts and security-clearance requirements
Strong Linux experience and command-line fluency
Solid Python and Bash scripting abilities
Proficiency with Docker, container tooling, and debugging container build issues
Familiarity with troubleshooting distributed environments, remote systems, and scaling behaviors
Basic Kubernetes understanding (enough to triage image/deployment issues)
Experience with Git-based workflows (Bitbucket, GitHub, or GitLab)
Experience maintaining or customizing Jenkins pipelines
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineering teams
Process-oriented mindset and comfort with routine operational responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to take ownership and steadily improve systems over time
Preferred
Exposure to AWS or Azure
Familiarity with container scanning tools, observability tools, or build optimization
Experience in early-stage startups or dynamic engineering environments
Company
RAPIDFORT
RapidFort secures containerized software supply chains by auto-removing 95% of CVEs—accelerating compliance and delivery.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10.75MKey Investors
Alumni VenturesFelicis
2025-06-20Seed
2024-08-27Seed
2022-06-16Seed· $8.5M
Leadership Team
Mehran Farimani
Co-Founder and CEO
Rajeev Thakur
Co-Founder & CTO
Recent News
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