Release Engineer

570 Cisco Systems (Switzerland) GmbH; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is a company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. We build open‑source software and enterprise solutions for networking, security, and observability in modern cloud native infrastructure.

The role centers on managing end-to-end releases, coordinating with multi-functional teams, and streamlining installation processes to shorten PoC timelines while delivering a reliable platform using GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, and Golang.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 6+ years of experience in release management or a similar role within a software development environment.
• Experienced with GitHub Actions, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and a programming/scripting language such as Golang (preferred) or Python.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end release process to deliver a unified customer experience
• Coordinate with multi‑functional teams to accelerate work and ensure timely releases
• Streamline installation processes to reduce Proof‑of‑Concept timelines and improve customer satisfaction
• Collaborate closely with development teams to build and maintain reliable software, using GitHub for version control and collaboration
• Implement automation strategies to enhance release efficiency and reliability
• Develop, support, and improve the platform using Golang and Kubernetes

Skills

6+ years release management

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Golang

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Job description

Meet the Team Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent builds open‑source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure. The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry‑leading, global organizations.

Your Impact

• Manage the end‑to‑end release process to deliver a unified customer experience
• Coordinate with multi‑functional teams to accelerate work and ensure timely releases
• Streamline installation processes to reduce Proof‑of‑Concept timelines and improve customer satisfaction
• Collaborate closely with development teams to build and maintain reliable software, using GitHub for version control and collaboration
• Implement automation strategies to enhance release efficiency and reliability
• Develop, support, and improve the platform using Golang and Kubernetes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• 6+ years of experience in release management or a similar role within a software development environment
• Experienced with GitHub Actions, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and a programming/scripting language such as Golang (preferred) or Python

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with Golang strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend Golang and solve or debug Golang code strongly desired.
• Certifications in Kubernetes, project management, or related fields
• Solid release management experience for cloud service providers is highly preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse team environments

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers – it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.