Staff Engineer - Compute & Agents

We're hiring a Staff Engineer to join our Compute and Agents team, helping set technical direction, lead architectural decisions, and drive the work that has the highest impact on Buildkite's infrastructure and developer experience.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills with empathy and kindness
• Proven experience leading technical direction within or across engineering teams
• Repeated ownership of large or complex production systems
• Ability to make strategic trade-offs and articulate decisions clearly
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems, developer tooling, and DevOps concepts

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible, remote-first culture
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and technical ownership
• Work alongside talented, passionate engineers building world-class developer tools