Careers

Lead Release Engineer Position

Are you a seasoned Release Engineer ready to step into a leadership role and own the entire software delivery lifecycle?

We're looking for a highly motivated leader to manage, mentor, and grow a team responsible for getting our software from code commit to in the hands of valuable customers—fast, reliably, and at scale. If you are a master of CI/CD automation, thrive on solving complex system challenges, and are ready to lead continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

Work Includes:

  • Lead, Mentor, & Build a Team: Foster and guide a high-performing team of release engineers, fostering a culture of ownership and engineering excellence.

  • Design the Pipeline: Architect, build, and maintain our cutting-edge CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or Azure DevOps to fully automate our build, test, and deployment processes.

  • Own the Lifecycle: Be the central coordinator for all major software releases, expertly managing dependencies, risks, and schedules across multiple cross-functional teams.

  • Ensure Quality: Partner closely with QA and Development teams to establish gates that guarantee software quality and stability, drastically minimizing production issues.

  • Be the Fixer: Proactively troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis on deployment issues, facilitating rapid resolution and permanent fixes.

  • Drive Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine our release and change management processes, championing the adoption of new tools and best practices.

  • Communicate & Document: Facilitate planning meetings, communicate release status to all stakeholders, and maintain crucial release documentation and metrics.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen; Work Visa is not eligible.

  • 5+ years of experience as a Release Engineer.

  • 3+ years of experience leading a team

  • Deep expertise in the Software Development Lifecycle and modern release management principles.

  • Proficiency in release automation platforms such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps.

  • Hands-on experience with Git and strong skills in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell).

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a track record of working effectively across engineering and product teams.

Why Work Here:

  • Innovative products & services that are revolutionizing AI

  • Competitive salary

  • Full benefits partially subsidized by company

  • Company matched simple retirement account (SRA)

  • Generous paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick time)

  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance provided

  • Merit raises and performance bonuses available

  • Small company environment

  • Snack bar

  • Casual dress code

  • Upward mobility/internal promotion

Candidates meeting the above criteria will be contacted to discuss the opportunity and your experience. Discovery Machine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible work schedule with core hours. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Send cover letter and resume to: careers@discoverymachine.com