Senior Staff Software Release Engineer

Summary

Join Agility Robotics, a leader in robotics, as a Build and Release Engineering Manager! In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain software build and release processes, ensuring high-quality product delivery. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize workflows, and manage a small team of engineers. This position requires extensive experience in software build and release engineering, strong technical skills, and proven leadership abilities. Agility Robotics offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with firmware development lifecycles and release management
• Experience with Hybrid deployments (On Prem + Cloud)
• Experience with Bazel, Nix, Github Actions, Remote Build Systems
• Experience with Observability platforms (eg Datadog, New Relic, or similar)
• SOC 2 or related (HIPAA/HITRUST/PCI) Experience

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• 100% Company Paid Disability, Life, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (for AR employees)
• Employer Matched Retirement Plan
• Five Weeks of Paid Time Off Annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Relocation Assistance (for certain roles)
• Stock Options (for certain roles)
• A culture that encourages flexible work schedules
• A culture that embraces individuality and authenticity