Senior Staff Software Release Engineer, Agility Robotics

• 8+ years of experience in software build and release engineering or related roles
• 2+ years of experience managing a team or 4+ years of being a technical lead
• Strong experience with build automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Github Actions, CircleCI) and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation tasks
• Proficient with Kubernetes and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, OCI)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and IaC ( Terraform, CDK, Ansible)
• Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps) and lifecycle processes
• Proficient in release management processes, best practices, and technologies, including versioning, tagging, and branching strategies, artifact repositories and registries ( Docker, Artifactory, Sonatype), packaging / distribution systems (npm, pip, appimage, etc)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements

Desirable

• Our company is experiencing significant growth and is seeking skilled leaders to join our agile, world-class team
• In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the software build and release processes that ensure our products are delivered with the highest quality and efficiency
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize workflows, and manage a small team of engineers, driving best practices in software development and release management
• Design and maintain automated build systems using Bazel, Github Actions or similar
• Ensure reliable and efficient build processes for various platforms and environments
• Develop and manage the release pipeline for software products, ensuring timely and successful deployments
• Coordinate release schedules with product management and engineering teams
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
• Implement and improve CI/CD practices to streamline development workflows and enhance software quality
• Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines, ensuring quick resolution of issues
• Work closely with developers, QA, DX and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth integration and delivery of software
• Act as a liaison between teams to address build and release concerns, promoting a culture of collaboration
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for build and release processes, configurations, and tools
• Provide regular status reports and metrics on build and release activities to stakeholders
• Manage a small tactical team of 3-5 engineers
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, sharing knowledge on best practices and tools
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team