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US_West | Infrastructure Engineer_L3

$110K - $144.30K/yr

... Makefile) Plus: Experience with revision control systems like Git or Mercurial (Hg) Understanding of basic data structures and algorithms Knowledge of ASIC flow/methodology Experience in development ...

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How much do makefile jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for makefile in the United States is $59.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.32 and $69.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Makefile vs Build Automation Engineer?

AspectMakefileBuild Automation Engineer
Primary RoleDefines build instructions using Makefile scriptsDesigns and implements automated build systems and pipelines
Skills & CertificationsKnowledge of Make, scripting, basic programmingExperience with CI/CD tools, scripting, programming languages
Work EnvironmentSoftware development teams, primarily in development or DevOpsDevOps teams, software engineering, continuous integration environments
Industry UsageUsed by developers to automate compilation and build processesUsed by DevOps and build engineers to streamline deployment pipelines

While a Makefile is a specific file used to automate build tasks in software projects, a Build Automation Engineer is a professional responsible for designing and maintaining automated build systems. The Makefile is a tool within the broader scope of build automation, which is the core focus of a Build Automation Engineer.

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Infographic showing various Makefile job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 16% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,950 per year, or $59.1 per hour.
Build Engineer

Contractor

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Company Description

SCT resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies. The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.

Job Description

Location Austin.

Duration - 6months + (looking at long term)

Skills needed:

1.      Should have knowledge of Makefile  ( Android Makefiles, Makefile implementations can be included)

2.      Aware of emake (i.e ElectricAccelerator from ElectricCloud.com).

3.     GIT

4.     Kernel Internals (If not complete hands on, should atleast know the architecture perfectly since it will be helpful in knowing build issues and also help in architecture)

5.     Good in C and C++

6.     Should definitely know some scripting

7.     Should be able to pick up things fast


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About System Canada

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System Canada delivers high end solutions in corporate world. Our resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies.The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Toronto, ON, CA