Release Engineer (Linux)

TL;DR

Release Engineer (Linux): Designing and maintaining robust build and test pipelines for core open-source office products with an accent on CI/CD infrastructure, cross-platform release management, and automation. Focus on troubleshooting complex build issues, managing Jenkins CI, and supporting a globally distributed engineering team through efficient software delivery processes.

Location: Must be based in Europe

Company

hirify.global is a software consultancy firm specializing in open-source development, long-term support, and technical expertise in the office software domain.

What you will do

• Design and develop code to integrate components of the build and test pipeline.
• Update and maintain infrastructure for releasing new versions and product variants.
• Manage, monitor, and maintain Jenkins CI environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software build and integration issues.
• hirify.globalte with and support a globally distributed development team.

Requirements

• Deep experience with Linux systems.
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting.
• Extensive experience with Git, including re-basing and bisection.
• Understanding of C++ for back-porting changes and resolving merge conflicts.
• English: Good verbal and written proficiency required.
• Location: Must be based in Europe.

Nice to have

• Experience with LXC containers.
• Experience with iOS or Android cross-compilation toolchains.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on open-source leadership and contribution.
• Full-time remote work arrangement.
• Support for autonomous time management.
• Opportunities for continuous learning within open-source domains.