Release Manager

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition is seeking a Release Manager for its Autonomy Trucking team. You will own the software release lifecycle, scheduling, coordinating, and ensuring a safe, efficient release across the organization.

Work with cross‑functional teams to assemble sub‑systems into complete, testable releases. The role requires at least 2+ years in safety‑critical or robotics domains, a degree in engineering, and strong experience with release tools and Linux scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering or related field; or 3+ years of equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in safety-critical and complex systems such as Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Automotive, or Aerospace.
• Experience in autonomous driving or robotics with release management, hardware, software, or on-field testing.
• Experience with issue tracking and release management tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Git).
• Proficiency with Linux and scripting languages (Bash/Shell, Python).
• Experience with build systems (CMake, Make, Bazel or equivalent).
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the software release process from planning to deployment.
• Act as the point of contact for safe and efficient software releases.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to integrate latest software and prepare builds for release.
• Plan, design, implement and oversee the integration and release process.
• Coordinate with technical program managers to align priorities and track release schedules.

Skills

Release management

Bash/Shell

Python

Build systems

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical, Systems, Software, Robotics)

Tools

Atlassian Confluence

Jira

Bitbucket

Git

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company's solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co .

We are an in‑office company, and our expectation is that full‑time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in‑office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About the role

We are looking for a Release Manager to join our Autonomy Trucking team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of automotive products through verification and testing processes. You will own the Release Management lifecycle, which includes scheduling, coordinating, and management of releases across the organization. You will build and be responsible for an efficient and safe software release. This will involve working with cross‑functional teams and developers across the organization, focusing on bringing together sub‑system components into a complete system‑based release.In addition to your testing contributions, by working in our dynamic and customer‑focused team culture, you will contribute to and learn from best practices in the automotive industry. We move fast and we focus on excellence, for our products and for our business. If you are hands‑on and looking for a place to have a multiplying effect on making automotive systems a reality, Applied Intuition is the place for you!

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Define and take ownership of the software release process
• Act as a point of contact responsible for a safe and efficient software release
• Work closely with multiple teams across the organization to integrate the latest software into the system and preparing builds for release
• Plan, design, implement, and oversee the integration and release process
• Work with technical program managers to align on priorities and define, maintain, and track the release schedules

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Robotics highly preferred; or at least three years of equivalent knowledge and work experience
• 2+ years of professional experience working on safety critical and complex systems such as Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Automotive, or Aerospace Technologies
• Professional experience in autonomous driving or robotics industry with at least one of the following fields: release management, hardware, software, autonomy, on‑field testing
• Experience using issue tracking and release management tools (E.g: Atlassian Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Git)
• Experience with Linux and scripting languages (E.g: Bash/Shell, Python)
• Experience with build systems (CMake, Make, Bazel or equivalent)
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical and creative problem solving skills

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the r