Software Configuration Manager

Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA building the fastest and most efficient graphics processors. We pride ourselves on our first principles approach to solving problems. We are energized by our mission to reduce the barrier of entry for content creation and consumption. Our goal is to enable everyone to easily create, simulate and consume immersive experiences as vividly as they can imagine them.

Our Values

• Be Fearless: Unmute yourself. Test boundaries and get proven right.
• Remain Adaptable: Stay comfortable in a continuously changing world. If you’re wrong, concede and move on.
• Educate Your Ego: Selflessly collaborate towards our shared purpose.

About the role:

We’re looking for a software configuration manager in the United States. The SCM ensures that all software components are consistently configured, tracked, and maintained according to established standards and best practices. The position involves developing and implementing plans for identifying, controlling, and auditing configurations across the company. By managing changes to prevent service disruptions and maintaining accurate records, the SCM plays a crucial part in ensuring software stability and integrity. This role often involves collaboration with multiple development and operations teams to integrate software configuration management practices smoothly. Through meticulous tracking and documentation, they ensure that any changes to software are compliant with internal policies and external regulations.

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain the organization’s software configuration management plan, detailing processes and procedures for tracking system components.
• Manage multiple software repositories, ensuring the accuracy of all configuration item records and their relationships.
• Establish and control configuration baselines for software, providing a formal reference point for future builds and changes.
• Lead and facilitate configuration control boards to review and approve proposed changes to system configurations.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of the software repositories to ensure they conform to documented standards and records.
• Create and distribute reports on configuration status, metrics, and compliance to management and relevant technical teams.
• Provide training and support to technical staff on configuration management policies, procedures, and the use of management tools.
• Analyze and resolve issues related to configuration discrepancies and recommend improvements to existing processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of software configuration management experience, ideally supporting multiple complex projects in C, C++, and Python
• Experience supporting product delivery and developing at scale with teams greater than 10 engineers
• Experience coordinating complex product development across teams globally
• Experience communicating closely with engineers, managers, and other stakeholders
• Must have experience in organizing and developing standard SCM processes 
• Ability to handle multiple complex conflicting priorities
• Experience with GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in coaching team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets 
• CI/CD experience in GitLab (preferred)
• Government clearance (desirable)

This role is on-site and will require the ideal candidate to be local to the Bay Area. On-site requirement is 3-4 days per week. 

Compensation Range: $110,000–$170,000 per year (California). This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role; the final offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums
• Equity - Stock Options
• 401(k) match
• WFH Equipment Reimbursement

Bolt is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.