Engineering Manager, CI, Build and Packaging (R3884)

8 Minutes ago • 10 Years + • $160,000 PA - $240,000 PA
Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

Shield AI is seeking an Engineering Manager for the CI, Build and Packaging team to enhance development velocity for Hivemind teams and customers. This role involves optimizing workflows, developing internal and external tooling, and championing CI system efficiency. The manager will own build architecture, developer tools, define metrics, and make strategic decisions to improve software development reliability and speed. They will lead a team, coach engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement impactful improvements.
Good To Have:
  • Knowledge and experience of Rust.
  • Experience with Conan Package Manager (Conan 2 preferred).
  • Experience building production ready developer tools from scratch.
  • Experience with drones or automated vehicles.
  • Experience in other similar DevOps/DevEx roles, with hands-on implementation.
Must Have:
  • Lead and grow the CI, Build and Packaging team, coaching and developing engineers.
  • Set strategic direction for the Build and Packaging function, defining priorities and technical trade-offs.
  • Own the developer productivity roadmap, including build system reliability and CI/CD optimization.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams to understand friction points.
  • Ensure observability of developer productivity by defining and interpreting metrics.
  • Oversee architecture decisions related to internal tooling and infrastructure.
  • Represent the voice of developers in engineering planning.
  • 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering or equivalent roles.
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience.
  • Strong understanding of C++, Linux, and CMake.
  • Experience with AWS public cloud infrastructure.
  • B.S. or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity

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Job Description:

The CI, Build and Packaging team seeks to improve the development velocity of both Hivemind teams and customers, with the optimization of workflows and guidelines, alongside tooling for internal and external use. This team will also champion development and refinement of the CI systems for optimal efficiency and performance. This means owning build architecture, developer tools, defining metrics & signals, and deciding what strategic bets the company should take to improve the software development velocity and reliability. The CI Build and Packaging Manager will lead this team as they work with software engineers to understand their development process and identify places to improve. These decisions impact all Hivemind engineers!

What you'll do:

  • Lead and grow the CI, Build and Packaging team — coach and develop engineers, manage performance, and foster a culture of operational excellence, user empathy, and continuous improvement.
  • Set strategic direction for the Build and Packaging function, in partnership with Software Operations and engineering leadership. This includes defining priorities, making technical trade-offs, and aligning with company-wide goals.
  • Own the developer productivity roadmap, including build system reliability, CI/CD optimization, developer tooling, and standardization of engineering workflows and guidelines.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration, working closely with engineering teams to understand friction points, gather feedback, and ensure Build and Packaging efforts are solving real and impactful problems.
  • Ensure observability of developer productivity by defining and interpreting metrics and signals that measure engineering health, software quality, and development velocity.
  • Oversee architecture decisions related to internal tooling and infrastructure that supports scalable and efficient software development.
  • Represent the voice of developers in engineering planning by championing ease-of-use, system resilience, and feedback loops within Hivemind’s developer ecosystem.

Required qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering, or equivalent engineering roles
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of C++ (or other compiled language), Linux and CMake
  • Experience with AWS public cloud infrastructure
  • B.S. or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • You are organized and methodical
  • You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

Preferred qualifications:

  • Knowledge and experience of Rust
  • Experience with Conan Package Manager (Conan 2 preferred)
  • Experience building production ready developer tools from scratch
  • Experience with drones or automated vehicles
  • Experience in other similar DevOps/DevEx roles, with hands on implementation

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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