Staff Build & Bazel Infrastructure Engineer

Apex.AI • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

Apex.AI is transforming how vehicles and machines are built by delivering safety-certified, high-performance software platforms. Our mission is to enable the future of software-defined mobility — faster, safer, and smarter. You will own and evolve our Bazel ecosystem. As the cornerstone of our build and release infrastructure, you’ll design and scale the systems that thousands of builds rely on daily. From cutting-edge CI/CD to next-generation cross-compilation pipelines, your work will define how Apex.AI ships safety-critical software to partners across automotive, agriculture, medical, and defense industries.

Requirements

• 5+ years in build systems engineering with a focus on Bazel.
• Expert in Starlark, Python, and advanced Bazel rule development.
• Strong C/C++ build knowledge, from toolchains to linking strategies.
• Experience scaling CI/CD pipelines for multi-platform development.
• GitLab/GitHub workflows mastery and comfort in Linux environments.
• Analytical problem-solver with strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on with Terraform or other IaC tools.
• Deep dive knowledge of Bazel internals (caching, sandboxing, remote builds).
• Background in cross-compilation or safety-critical software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, scaling, and optimization of our Bazel-based build systems.
• Architect fast, reproducible, and reliable CI/CD pipelines across multiple platforms.
• Partner with C++ developers to streamline build workflows and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Drive innovation in Bazel infrastructure, from remote execution to dependency graph optimization.
• Champion best practices for build reliability, reproducibility, and developer productivity.

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity
• Comprehensive benefits package including stock options
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Learning courses
• Wellness/gym/pool subsidies
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees