Member Technical Staff - Lead Release Engineer (Production Engineering)

Pure Storage, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,800,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Wellness resources

Team events

Job summary

Pure Storage, Inc. is seeking a highly technical Member of Technical Staff - Lead Release Engineer (Production Engineering) to own the end-to-end release lifecycle for storage software and firmware.

You will bridge Development, QA, and Product Management to deliver high-quality, predictable cadences. The role requires deep hands-on expertise in CI/CD orchestration, codeline management, and on-call operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering or DevOps with 3–5 years in Release Management or Lead capacity.
• Expert knowledge of orchestration tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions) and IaC (Terraform, Ansible).
• Deep understanding of SDLC, Git branching strategies, and release-safe integration workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end release process for storage software and firmware from development to GA.
• Design and build optimized CI/CD pipelines and tools to scale code management and merge operations.
• Serve as primary technical contact during release war rooms and prioritize fixes.
• Lead quality governance and improve automation to reduce manual toil in triage and merges.
• Identify bottlenecks in build–test–deploy loops and implement automated gates.
• Communicate release status and risks to executive leadership.
• Improve health and automation of HW test fleets supporting CI/merge workflows.
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident triage for release-related issues.
• Build developer-facing tooling to diagnose failures and improve code integration across codelines.

Skills

Release management

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

Git

Branching strategies

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Member of Technical Staff - Lead Release Engineer (Production Engineering)

Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem.

This type of work—work that changes the world is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly technical Lead Release Engineer with a strong engineering foundation to lead the end-to-end release lifecycle of our storage products. You will serve as the bridge between Development, QA, and Product Management — ensuring that complex storage stacks are delivered with high quality and predictable cadences.

Unlike traditional project-based release management, this role demands deep hands‑on expertise across CI/CD orchestration, codeline management, system‑level triaging, fleet operations, and the engineering rigor required for data‑critical products. You will own the health of our release pipelines, lead triage war rooms, drive automation initiatives, and participate in on‑call rotations to keep CI and test‑orchestration infrastructure running reliably. You will also build developer‑facing tooling, manage HW test fleet operations, and maintain high‑quality integration workflows across our code lines.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Release Orchestration: Own the end-to-end release process for storage software and firmware, from development to GA (General Availability).
• CI/CD Leadership: Design and build optimized pipelines and tools to scale code management and merge operations. Work closely with systems such as Jenkins, test frameworks, Premerge, Orchestrator, and related developer productivity tooling to keep the codeline healthy and actionable.
• Technical Triaging: Act as the primary technical point of contact during the "war room" phases of a release. You must be able to understand bug reports, analyze logs, and work with engineers to prioritize fixes based on product impact.
• Quality Governance: Lead or contribute to cross‑functional projects with engineering teams and TPMs to improve CI and release quality, developer experience, and overall reliability. Partner with product and infrastructure teams to find issues earlier in the pipeline, improve signal quality, and reduce manual toil in triage and merge operations.
• SDLC Optimization: Continuously improve the SDLC by identifying bottlenecks in the build‑test‑deploy loop and implementing automated gates.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate release status, risks, and trade‑offs to executive leadership, ensuring transparency across the organization.
• Fleet Management: Improve the health, automation, and operational efficiency of HW test fleets that support CI and merge workflows.
• Operation support: Participate in on‑call duty rotations for CI and test‑orchestration infrastructure; lead incident triage and mitigation, bring order to chaos, and ensure thorough follow‑through on root‑cause fixes.
• Automation: Build easy‑to‑use tools that help developers diagnose failures in test and infrastructure systems. Own and improve automation, workflows, and quality gates around git collaboration and code integration across FA and FB codelines.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Engineering Background: 8+ years in software engineering or DevOps, with at least 3-5 years specifically in a Release Management or Lead Capacity.
• CI/CD Mastery: Expert knowledge of orchestration tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions) and infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Systems Thinking: Deep understanding of the full SDLC, including branching strategies (Gitflow/Trunk‑based development) and versioning.
• Scripting/Automation: Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Go for automating release tasks and data analysis.
• Branching/Codeline management: Strong git and codeline intuition, with an appreciation for merge quality, guardrails, and release‑safe integration workflows.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA‑[e-mail] if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.