Senior Software Build Engineer - NL

Senior Software Build Engineer (Build Specialist)

Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Employment Type: Freelance / Contract
Start Date: 15 September 2026
Duration: 5 Months
Experience

Required:

8–10 Years
Industry: Software Engineering / Build & Release Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Build Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team in Eindhoven, Netherlands. As a Build Specialist, you will work within a collaborative greenhouse engineering environment consisting of 6–8 talented engineers. You will be responsible for preparing and executing technical work packages, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and supporting project planning activities.

Your primary focus will be the design, development, and implementation of scalable build and release solutions aligned with business requirements and technical roadmaps.

• Design, develop, and maintain build and release infrastructure.
• Implement and optimize Bazel-based build systems and workflows.
• Develop and maintain build automation solutions using Go and Python.
• Support software integration and release management processes.
• Collaborate with software engineers to improve build performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensure build environments follow best practices for quality, reproducibility, and maintainability.
• Manage source code repositories and version control processes.
• Troubleshoot build, integration, and deployment issues.
• Contribute to technical planning, estimation, and execution of engineering work packages.
• Present technical challenges, progress updates, and solutions to stakeholders.

• 8+ years of experience in software development and build management.
• Strong hands-on experience with Bazel development.
• Deep understanding of Bazel concepts, including:
  • Rules
  • Macros
  • Platforms
  • Remote Build Execution (RBE)
  • Caching
  • Tool chains
  • Hermetic Builds
• Strong programming experience with Go and Python
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• Experience with modern software development practices, including:
  • Test-Driven Development (TDD/BDD)
  • Software design principles
  • Algorithm implementation
• Experience with automated software integration and release processes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Git Hub Actions
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• Strong experience with Git and Source Code Management systems including:
  • Git Hub
  • IBM Rational Clear Case

• C/C++ software development experience.
• Rust programming experience.
• Knowledge of algorithms and compiler technologies.
• Experience with Nix package management.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience.
• Cloud technologies and Dev Ops principles.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Quality-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Team player with a collaborative attitude.
• Ability to lead by example and drive technical excellence.

• Bazel
• Go
• Python
• Git Hub Enterprise
• Git Hub Actions
• C++
• IBM Rational Clear Case
• Git
• Rust (Preferred)

• Work with a highly skilled engineering team on cutting-edge build systems.
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale software development initiatives.
• International and collaborative work environment.
• Challenging technical projects with modern engineering practices.