DevOps Release Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a DevOps Release Manager in United States.

We are seeking a technically strong and highly autonomous DevOps Release Manager to lead the packaging, release, and delivery of complex backend systems powering next-generation AI observability platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring reliable, scalable, and reproducible software releases across both cloud and customer-managed environments. You will work at the intersection of engineering, infrastructure, and release operations, translating product capabilities into production-ready deployments. The environment is fast-moving, highly technical, and deeply collaborative, requiring strong ownership and the ability to operate independently. You will play a critical role in shaping how sophisticated AI systems are deployed securely and efficiently across diverse infrastructures. This is a high-impact opportunity to work on foundational systems supporting enterprise-scale AI adoption.

• Own and manage end-to-end release processes for complex backend systems deployed in SaaS, cloud, and on-prem environments.
• Design, build, and maintain tooling and pipelines for packaging, versioning, testing, and distributing production-ready releases.
• Ensure reproducible and reliable builds using modern tooling and languages such as Go, Java, Python, and Bazel.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define deployment architectures across AWS, GCP, Azure, and Kubernetes-based environments.
• Support and optimize deployment workflows for high-performance, distributed systems operating in constrained or isolated environments.
• Improve system reliability, observability, upgradeability, and rollback strategies for enterprise customers.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to understand infrastructure constraints and translate them into scalable release strategies.
• Drive automation and standardization across release engineering and DevOps workflows.
• Monitor release performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure system stability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure delivery processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, release engineering, platform engineering, or backend infrastructure roles.
• Strong experience with high-performance distributed systems and production-grade backend services.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following: Go, Python, Java, or similar backend languages.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and modern deployment architectures.
• Experience with build systems and release tooling, including Bazel or similar reproducible build frameworks (strong plus).
• Proven ability to design and manage CI/CD pipelines in complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of packaging, versioning, and release lifecycle management.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, small-team environments with high ownership expectations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate across engineering and customer-facing teams.
• Interest in AI, LLMs, and emerging technology ecosystems is a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $150,000 – $175,000 USD
• Competitive equity package
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Unlimited paid time off
• Generous parental leave policy
• Monthly stipend for co-working space or remote work support
• Mental health and wellness support programs
• Flexible remote-first work environment (with optional office presence in select locations)
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure and enterprise-scale systems
• Collaborative, high-ownership engineering culture.