SDE Expert – CI/CD

SDE Expert – CI/CD, Build Automation and Telecom Software Integration

Role Summary: We are looking for a senior SDE Expert who can own and improve the end-to-end build, CI/CD, release, integration, and validation framework for telecom software programs . The candidate should be hands-on in build automation, build-environment debugging, dependency management, SCM, Jenkins pipelines, Yocto/Meson-based builds, GDF/load generation, vulnerability/static analysis automation, and multi-component telecom software integration across Platform, OAM, Stack, L1/L2/L3 and application layers.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and improve CI/CD pipeline automation, nightly builds, official load generation and regular software build procedures across multiple releases.
• Drive build automation activities independently and coordinate with Platform, OAM, Stack, L1/L2/L3, application and R&D teams to unblock submissions and integration issues.
• Troubleshoot build-environment issues including missing files, missing dependencies, container issues, compiler/toolchain mismatch, repository issues and load/repackaging failures.
• Develop and maintain scripts to introduce software components into automated builds, reporting flows, pre-commit validation and release readiness checks.
• Create and maintain pre-commit, sanity, regression and UT validation automation using Python, Shell, Groovy or other relevant scripting languages.
• Manage SCM, branching strategy, development/integration branches, release branches, code propagation and build workspace practices to reduce locking/unlocking and submission delays.
• Support migration of source code and build assets from legacy repositories to central Git/Gerrit/GitLab, including versioning of Jenkinsfiles, Dockerfiles, manifests, recipes and automation scripts.
• Integrate build artifacts with JFrog Artifactory, container registries and product build workspaces, ensuring repeatable and traceable artifact management.
• Work with Yocto, Buildroot, Meson and meta-build/GDF flows to support component builds, platform integration, signed loads and target deployment.
• Automate and operationalize security/static-analysis flows such as Coverity, MDE/JFrog Vision/Netrise style scanning, report generation and issue follow-up.
• Support deployment and validation of generated loads on target boards, including GDF installation, sanity validation, target bring-up and coordination with test teams.
• Use AI-assisted development and DevOps tools such as Cursor, Copilot or equivalent tools to accelerate migration, build-script refactoring, Dockerfile changes, Jenkins pipeline creation and issue analysis.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, preferably in the telecom domain.
• 5–10 years of experience in Build and Release Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, SCM, software integration or telecom software build automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Jenkins pipeline development, nightly builds, build dashboards, automated reporting and failure triage.
• Strong working knowledge of Git, Gerrit, GitLab, Subversion, branching strategies, integration branches, release branches and code propagation workflows.
• Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, Meson, Make/CMake, Maven/Ant, meta-build flows, GDF/load generation, signed builds and embedded Linux build environments.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, containerized build environments, VM/NESC-like infrastructure, artifact repositories, JFrog Artifactory and dependency/package management.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Shell and Groovy; C/C++ knowledge is preferred for build-debug and compilation-error analysis.
• Ability to debug complex build failures caused by missing files, missing libraries, incorrect container content, toolchain mismatch, compiler warnings/errors, repository inconsistencies and environment drift.
• Experience with static analysis, vulnerability scanning and quality automation tools such as Coverity, MDE, JFrog Vision, SARIF/JSON reporting or equivalent tools.
• Understanding telecom software integration across Platform, OAM/O1, Stack, L1/L2/L3, application, BSP, bootloader, firmware, transport, IPsec and security components.
• Ability to work with development, test, platform, vendor and release teams to drive RCA, unblock submissions, ensure release readiness and reduce dependency on key individuals.
• Good documentation and communication skills to maintain build procedures, onboarding guides, issue trackers, RCA summaries and operational runbooks.

Technical Toolset

• Version Control and SCM: Git, Gerrit, GitLab, Subversion (SVN), repository migration, branching and release management
• CI/CD and Automation: Jenkins, Hudson, scripted and declarative pipelines, nightly builds, pre-commit checks, automated reporting
• Build Systems: Yocto, Buildroot, Meson, Make/CMake, Maven, Ant, meta-build and GDF/load generation flows
• Containers and Infrastructure: Docker, containerized build environments, VM/NESC-style environments, Linux servers and build workspaces
• Artifact and Dependency Management: JFrog Artifactory, Docker registries, manifest files, recipes, package/dependency tracking and release artifact management
• Scripting: Python, Shell, Groovy; C/C++ debugging knowledge preferred
• Security and Quality Automation: Coverity, MDE/JFrog Vision/Netrise-style scanning, SARIF/JSON reporting, vulnerability scan automation
• Telecom Build and Integration: AIODB/AIOSC-style GDF, Platform, OAM/O1, Stack, BSP, bootloader, IPsec, WebEM, target deployment and sanity validation
• AI/Automation Tools: Cursor, Copilot, Lyra or equivalent AI-assisted development and DevOps tools

Problem Areas This Role Must Address

• Reduce build latency and submission blockage by introducing stable CI, nightly builds and development integration branches.
• Prevent repeated build failures caused by missed files, missing container dependencies, environment drift and unclear ownership.
• Improve onboarding and reduce key-person dependency by documenting build flows, component ownership, scripts, access details and release procedures.
• Bring build scripts, Jenkinsfiles, Dockerfiles, manifests and recipes under proper version control.
• Improve traceability of component artifacts, Docker images, GDF contents and release-ready binaries through Artifactory and disciplined artifact management.
• Enable automated vulnerability/static-analysis reporting and follow-up for release readiness.
• Support reliable OD/ID variant builds, platform/OAM/Stack integration, target deployment and sanity validation before official release submission.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of NXP LLDP, Yocto layer/recipe development and embedded Linux platform build environments.
• Knowledge of board bring-up, GDF installation, target sanity testing, IPsec tunnel validation, PNF registration and OAM/SMO connectivity basics.
• Exposure to AIODB/AIOSC, RAN, gNB, Small Cells, EdgeQ/WNC/vendor platform integration or similar telecom software programs.
• Experience with ClearCase-to-Git migration, legacy build modernization, repository clean-up and build-script refactoring.
• Exposure to security, certificate handling, signed builds, vulnerability fixes, WebEM/OAM fixes and release compliance activities.