Build, Release & Compliance Engineer (m/f)

openDAQ provides a core framework that lets users create their own DAQ devices and signal processing blocks, and integrate industry-standard protocols. All of these are built as plugins, which we call modules.

As the number of users and integrations grows, the Build, Release & Compliance Engineer makes sure the openDAQ core and its modules stay stable, work together and reach users reliably. You'll own the infrastructure that builds, tests and ships openDAQ across platforms, and the compliance certification process that defines what it means for a third-party module or device to be openDAQ compatible.

What will you do

• Own CI/CD pipelines and build infrastructure
• Maintain and extend the CMake build system and dependency management
• Automate package builds and publishing across all supported platforms; own the release process, including versioning and branching rules
• Design and maintain the test framework, including system, integration, regression and benchmark suites
• Own the openDAQ compliance testing system and certification procedure
• Maintain hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure
• Integrate code quality and supply-chain tooling (static analysis, coverage, SBOM, license and vulnerability scanning, code signing)
• Track and report stability and performance trends

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in build, release, DevOps or test infrastructure
• Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Experience with cross-platform builds on Windows, Linux and macOS with multiple compilers (MSVC, GCC, Clang)
• Proficiency in Python or shell scripting
• Solid C++ knowledge, enough to read, debug and diagnose failures in a large, complex codebase
• Strong CMake skills, including writing and maintaining non-trivial build systems
• Experience with test automation and test frameworks (e.g. GoogleTest, pytest)
• Solid understanding of Git workflows, branching strategies and semantic versioning
• Clear spoken and written communication in English

What we offer

• Work on an open-source project used by large companies worldwide
• High level of autonomy and impact on product quality
• Collaboration with experienced engineers
• Technically challenging, meaningful work without “feature churn”
• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus system
• Opportunity for professional growth at the intersection of testing, DevOps, and architecture
• Option to become a co-owner of Dewesoft, which owns 50% of openDAQ

Nice to have

• Experience with packaging and distribution (Debian packages, Windows installers, Python wheels, NuGet) and C++ package managers (vcpkg, Conan)
• Cross-compilation and embedded Linux targets (e.g. ARM, Yocto)
• Docker and containerized build environments
• Experience with static analysis, sanitizers and code coverage tooling
• Familiarity with SBOMs, license compliance, code signing or the EU Cyber Resilience Act
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop or lab test environments
• Experience building performance benchmarks or monitoring dashboards (e.g. Grafana)
• Experience with certification or compliance testing programs
• Background in test and measurement, DAQ or industrial automation
• Contributions to open-source projects

Applications from less experienced candidates are also welcome if they demonstrate strong motivation and technical understanding.

What we're looking for in you

• Critical thinking: You question assumptions and don't accept ideas at face value. You consider the wider context, and you aim to solve problems, not just ship features

• End-to-end ownership: You research, plan and execute your work, from the initial idea to final validation

• Curiosity and a drive to learn: You enjoy working with and learning about new technologies and tools, and you're comfortable starting a task with incomplete knowledge and learning as you go

• Collaboration: You work towards shared goals, not just your own tasks, and are comfortable offering, asking for, and accepting help

What we offer

• Work on an open-source core used by industry worldwide

• Direct influence on architecture and the long-term direction of openDAQ

• Technically challenging and meaningful work without “feature churn”

• Collaboration with experienced engineers in core systems and protocols, including those from Dewesoft and HBK

• Competitive salary and a performance-based bonus system

Location: Trbovlje

Rewards: based on individual and company performance

Working time: full-time employment

About us - and why join us

openDAQ is a young company supported by Slovenia-based Dewesoft and Germany-based HBK, focused on developing open-source software for data acquisition. We are developing and maintaining a modular SDK that enables seamless integration of measurement devices and simplifies workflows. We aim to soon become the go-to standard in the test and measurement industry - Dewesoft and HBK are already basing the majority of their new products on openDAQ.

Grow with support

We combine strong engineering with a culture that helps people grow. You’ll get mentorship, time for learning, and chances to join relevant trainings, conferences, and industry events. We also respect work–life balance and aim for a sustainable pace.

How we work

We’re a small, focused group building open-source software used by engineers worldwide. That means low bureaucracy, direct communication, and real ownership. If you like pragmatic people who care about quality, you’ll fit in well. Backed by Dewesoft (Slovenia) and HBK (Germany), we have long-term support and real industry use cases—while staying fast and flexible.

Join us and help shape the future of data acquisition!