Staff Build Engineer - Remote

Overview

The Staff Build Engineer at RapidFort is a hands-on, deeply experienced engineer responsible for owning build pipelines, hardened container images, and automation systems that ensure the reliability and efficiency of software delivery.

In Short

• Own and execute daily builds and maintain an up-to-date catalog of container images.
• Continuously improve the build environment, including Docker builds and automation.
• Triage and debug build failures and container issues.
• Write automation and internal tooling in Python and Bash.
• Drive CI/CD stability and performance.
• Scale build infrastructure to meet increasing demands.
• Document workflows and operational processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance build workflows.
• Ensure build reliability and improve performance at scale.
• Provide senior technical guidance on build systems and container tooling.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Build Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Deep expertise in Linux and command-line fluency.
• Strong scripting experience in Python and Bash.
• Advanced knowledge of Docker and container build systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines in production.
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins pipelines.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes.
• Experience with AWS or Azure cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $120,000 – $200,000 USD.
• Meaningful equity participation.
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and paid time off.