Release Engineer

Ascendion; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Personal days

Paid time off

Holidays

Floating holidays

Learning Management System

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking an experienced Release Engineer to support software release management for enterprise productivity apps across multiple platforms. You will manage external release notes, coordinate Mac and iOS releases, and work with engineering, product, QA, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

The role emphasizes strong technical writing, cross-functional communication, and adherence to release processes. A Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in software release engineering, release management, or release operations.

Responsibilities

• Release Notes Management: Prepare, review, maintain, and manage external release notes, ensuring technical accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Pre-Patch Tuesday Activities: Execute predefined tasks and checklists ahead of scheduled patch releases, track progress, and ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.
• Mac and iOS Release Management: Coordinate and manage application releases for macOS and iOS platforms, ensuring release activities are completed within established timelines and processes.
• Release Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, product, QA, and other cross-functional teams to gather release information, track dependencies, and resolve outstanding issues.
• Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain release documentation, change logs, status reports, and other technical materials as required.
• Release Tracking and Reporting: Monitor release milestones, maintain task trackers, communicate progress, and escalate risks or blockers that may affect delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Review release notes and related documentation for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established standards.
• Process Compliance: Follow defined release management procedures and ensure assigned activities are executed within the agreed scope and timelines.
• Issue Resolution: Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address discrepancies, clarify technical details, and resolve release-related issues.

Skills

Release management

Technical writing

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Deadline coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

Learn more at https://ascendion.com/.

Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAIare trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Release Engineer to support software release management activities for enterprise productivity applications across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in release management, technical writing, and cross-functional team communication.

In this role, you will manage external release notes, execute pre-Patch Tuesday activities, and coordinate application releases for Mac and iOS. You will collaborate with engineering, product, and other stakeholders to ensure release-related tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Release Notes Management: Prepare, review, maintain, and manage external release notes, ensuring technical accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Pre-Patch Tuesday Activities: Execute predefined tasks and checklists ahead of scheduled patch releases, track progress, and ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.
• Mac and iOS Release Management: Coordinate and manage application releases for macOS and iOS platforms, ensuring release activities are completed within established timelines and processes.
• Release Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, product, QA, and other cross-functional teams to gather release information, track dependencies, and resolve outstanding issues.
• Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain release documentation, change logs, status reports, and other technical materials as required.
• Release Tracking and Reporting: Monitor release milestones, maintain task trackers, communicate progress, and **escalate** risks or blockers that may affect delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Review release notes and related documentation for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established standards.
• Process Compliance: Follow defined release management procedures and ensure assigned activities are executed within the agreed scope and timelines.
• Issue Resolution: Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address discrepancies, clarify technical details, and resolve release-related issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in software release engineering, release management, or release operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in release management, technical writing, and cross-functional team communication.
• Proven experience coordinating software releases and managing release-related documentation.
• Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise release notes.
• Experience tracking release milestones, managing deadlines, and coordinating deliverables across multiple teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting enterprise productivity software releases.
• Familiarity with application releases across Windows, macOS, and iOS.
• Experience with monthly software patch cycles, security updates, or Patch Tuesday readiness activities.
• Experience preparing customer-facing software release notes and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with release tracking, task management, and documentation tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, SharePoint, or Excel.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The salary for this position is between $110,000 - $130,000 USD annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]