Software Engineer

Emerson • Austin, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring for this on-site position in our Austin, Texas office. It will be 4 days on-site and 1 day remote.
You will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of build and release for NI software products across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms. You will play a key part in the product release process, ensuring efficient and reliable releases. This role involves coordinating code deployments, releases, and fixes into the different environments and general troubleshooting of the build and deployment systems. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in source code management systems, automated build processes, and methodologies such as Agile or Scrum. Ultimately, the Build and Release Engineer is responsible for overseeing software builds and releases in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring high-quality standards. This role demands a strong ability to act as a gatekeeper for source code, ensuring only high-quality, verified code enters production.

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• 2+ years of experience in software development
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
• Good programming skills (C/C++/Python/C#). Proficiency in shell scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, python, gnu make) for automation of build, deployment, and monitoring tasks.
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
• Understanding of debugging tools.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure Pipelines or similar tools. Understanding of security principles and best practices for DevOps processes.
• Strong knowledge of Git for version control, including branching, merging, pull requests, and resolving conflicts.
• Proficient in working with Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems for development, automation, and deployment tasks with skills in diagnosing and resolving OS-specific issues

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience reviewing code and designs, with an eye for quality and maintainability.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and handle multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a distributed team environment and communicating across time zones.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to development and testing.

Responsibilities

• Act as the gatekeeper for source code, reviewing commits, pull requests, and ensuring code quality and security standards.
• Create and manage build and release schedules, and work with development and testing teams to ensure timely software releases.
• Track and report the stability and status of product builds and releases.
• Troubleshoot build and deployment issues across environments and provide timely resolutions.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments
• Manage and optimize source control systems (primarily Git), including branching strategies, merge policies, and access controls.
• Enforce and monitor software engineering processes to ensure compliance and quality.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python for build, deployment, and validation tasks.
• Collaborate with development teams to coordinate and streamline release activities.
• Maintain documentation related to build and release processes, tools, and best practices.
• Find opportunities for automation and implement appropriate solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for build and release initiatives within NI product lines.
• Maintain and enhance the build and release infrastructure for NI products.

Benefits

• medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• recognition
• flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees