Lead Release Engineer in State College

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Job DescriptionJob Description

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[CP1] —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: [CP2] 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. ; 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 (e.g., Python, Shell).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a track record of working effectively across engineering and product teams.

Company DescriptionAt Discovery Machine® Inc., we are revolutionizing the future of technology with our pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. We are scaling cutting edge AI solutions throughout the Department of Defense (DoD). If you are passionate about technology; if you love finding ground-breaking solutions to complex, cutting-edge technical problems; if you are determined to work at a small company, with a team of mentors and colleagues dedicated to helping you grow; then look no further, we want you to apply!

Made of a small, tight-knit team of talented engineers, Discovery Machine develops and deploys a set of software solutions that push the boundaries of AI technology. From advanced research into completely novel AI technologies, to the utilization of cutting-edge natural processing applications, work at Discovery Machine constantly exposes our employees to new and interesting engineering challenges.Company DescriptionAt Discovery Machine® Inc., we are revolutionizing the future of technology with our pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. We are scaling cutting edge AI solutions throughout the Department of Defense (DoD). If you are passionate about technology; if you love finding ground-breaking solutions to complex, cutting-edge technical problems; if you are determined to work at a small company, with a team of mentors and colleagues dedicated to helping you grow; then look no further, we want you to apply!\r\n\r\nMade of a small, tight-knit team of talented engineers, Discovery Machine develops and deploys a set of software solutions that push the boundaries of AI technology. From advanced research into completely novel AI technologies, to the utilization of cutting-edge natural processing applications, work at Discovery Machine constantly exposes our employees to new and interesting engineering challenges.

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