Build Automation Engineer – Embedded Systems

Our Mission  SPAN is enabling electrification for all We are a mission-driven company designing, building, and deploying products that electrify the built environment, reduce carbon emissions, and slow the effects of climate change.

• Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.

• Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.

At SPAN, we believe in:

• Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy

• Making electrification upgrades possible

• Building more resilient homes with reliable backup

• Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid

The Role

As a Build Automation Engineer you will play in design and maintain automated build and deployment pipelines for a connected smart device platform. The role spans across low-level firmware and Linux-based software components, ensuring that all software is consistently built, packaged, and deployed through a unified CI/CD flow. The engineer will also drive automation for validation and regression testing, enabling reliable and scalable release processes.

Responsibilities

As a CI/CD Engineer, you will be expected to:

• Build Automation & CI/CD

  • Automate end-to-end builds for C/C++ codebases, including secure and non-secure components.

  • Develop and maintain pipelines that cover both device-level firmware and higher-level system software.

  • Ensure builds are reproducible, traceable, and properly versioned with logging and artifacts.

• Packaging & Deployment

  • Create and manage combined software release packages that integrate multiple system components.

  • Automate delivery of software updates to test environments and validate successful deployment.

• Validation & Regression Testing

  • Collect and analyze update status data to confirm deployment outcomes.

  • Trigger automated regression suites post-deployment and monitor results.

  • Publish test outcomes in a structured and accessible format for engineering teams.

• DevOps & Infrastructure

  • Maintain and scale CI/CD infrastructure, ensuring stability and efficiency of pipelines.

  • Collaborate with development teams across firmware and system software to streamline integration and releases.

  • Continuously improve automation coverage, release reliability, and developer productivity.

About You 

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in CI/CD pipelines (Buildkite, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or similar).

• Proficiency with C/C++ build systems (CMake, cross-compilation, secure/non-secure builds).

• Familiarity with Yocto Project builds and embedded Linux packaging.

• Knowledge of OTA frameworks (Mender preferred) and embedded update flows.

• Experience with test automation and regression validation pipelines.

• Strong Git workflow knowledge (branching, tagging, release management).

• Scripting expertise in Python and/or Bash.

Bonus Qualifications

We would love to hire someone who has:

• Experience working in a startup environment

• Experience with or preference for a rapid or continuous release cadence

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.

• Experience w/ GraphQL or GRPC, RDBMS/SQL, S3 and AWS.

• Experience working in the Renewable Energy industry

Life at SPAN

Our Bengaluru team plays a pivotal role in SPAN's continued growth and expansion. Together, we're driving engineering, product development, and operational excellence to shape the future of home energy solutions.

As part of our team in India, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with our teams in the US and across the globe. This international collaboration fosters innovation, learning, and growth, while helping us achieve our bold mission of electrifying homes and advancing clean energy solutions worldwide.

Our in-office culture offers the chance for dynamic interactions and hands-on teamwork, making SPAN a truly collaborative environment where every team member's contribution matters.

Our climate-focused culture is driven by a team of forward-thinkers, engineers, and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day.

• Do mission-driven work: Every role at SPAN directly advances clean energy adoption.

• Bring powerful ideas to life: We encourage diverse ideas and perspectives to drive stronger products.

• Nurture an innovation-first mindset: We encourage big thinking and bold action.

• Deliver exceptional customer value: We value hard work, and the ability to deliver exceptional customer value.

Benefits at SPAN India

Generous paid leave

Comprehensive Insurance & Health Benefits

Centrally located office in Bengaluru with easy access to public transit, dining, and  city amenities

Interested in joining our team? Apply today and we'll be in touch with the next steps

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