Bazel Engineer
Old Mission
| Company | Old Mission |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Chicago |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.
Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm’s growth. About the position
As a Bazel Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our software development process by leveraging Bazel's build system. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline our build, test, and deployment pipelines, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and reliability across our software projects.
Responsibilities
Develop, configure, and maintain Bazel build rules, macros, and toolchains to enhance the software development workflow
Collaborate with software engineers to integrate Bazel into the build system and migrate existing projects
Optimize build performance and efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Bazel for automated testing, building, and deployment
Troubleshoot build failures, resolve issues, and provide technical support to the development teams
Stay updated with the latest Bazel features, best practices, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement
Required Skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Proven experience working with Bazel build system in a production environment
Experience optimizing Bazel builds for large-scale projects
Strong understanding of software development principles, build processes, and CI/CD methodologies
5+ years of professional C++ experience in a production environment is strongly preferred
Experience with version control systems (Git, Mercurial, etc.) and build tools (Make, CMake, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI, etc.)
Contributions to open-source projects related to Bazel or similar build systems
Benefits and Perks
Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
Tuition Reimbursement Program
401(k) with employer match
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
Base Salary Range
$175,000 to $225,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter. Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.
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