Nix at Shopify

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Hey! Here's where to apply for a Nix job at Shopify (global remote!):
Software Engineer - Monorepo Systems (Rust & Nix)

Chapters (generated):

00:00 Introduction to Nix at Shopify
Shopify Engineering
02:53 Understanding Shopify's Mission and Operations
05:55 The Nix Ecosystem: User Experiences and Challenges
08:39 The Journey of Nix Adoption at Shopify
11:52 Cross-Platform Portability and Reproducibility
14:51 The Shift from Containers to Nix
17:51 Cultural Aspects of Nix Adoption at Shopify
20:35 The Revival of Nix: Lessons from Past Experiences
22:51 The Monorepo Transition and Nix Integration
26:02 Building a Cohesive Developer Experience with Nix
28:50 Nix Capability Among Shopify Developers
37:30 The Journey of Nix Adoption at Shopify
40:27 Building Developer Experience with Nix
51:16 Current Developer Experience with Nix
53:23 Optimizing CI with Nix
58:50 Challenges and Pain Points in Nix Adoption
01:05:11 Communicating the Value of Nix
01:10:55 Engaging the Developer Community with Nix
01:19:17 Navigating Policy and Community Engagement in Nix Adoption
01:23:13 Balancing Internal Development and Open Source Dynamics
01:27:01 Innovations in Package Management and Ecosystem Integration
01:30:27 Collaborative Strategies for Supply Chain Security
NixCon 2025 - Supply Chain Security Panel Discussion
01:35:05 The Future of Nix at Shopify: Education and Community Contributions
Monorepo, Manyrepo, Metarepo
01:48:58 Building a Diverse and Inclusive Nix Talent Pool

Hey! Here's where to apply for a Nix job at Shopify (global remote!):
Software Engineer - Monorepo Systems (Rust & Nix)

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