Remote Release Manager - Game Launch & Live Ops

Mythwright; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-week company summer break

2-week winter break

Job summary

Mythwright is seeking a Release Manager to own the end-to-end release pipeline for PC and console titles. You will certify, submit, and coordinate launches with developers and platform partners, ensuring reliable, on-time releases across all storefronts.

You will lead post-launch update cycles, manage patches, and drive automation to minimize manual work while maintaining quality and schedule across multiple titles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Release Manager on shipped games you have personally released.
• Strong console release and backend experience with compliance and certification.
• Extensive experience with the Steamworks backend, depots, and build submission.
• Familiarity with the Epic Games Store is desirable.
• Excellent coordination and communication across developers and platforms.
• Solid understanding of build pipelines and post-launch updates.
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach using automation to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage releases and submissions on Steam and other PC storefronts and console certification.
• Coordinate launch windows and ensure live go-live across PC and consoles.
• Own post-launch update cycle, overseeing patches and certification.
• Create repeatable runbooks and checklists to improve release reliability.
• Use automation to streamline build validation and backend setup.
• Provide clear, current release status and risk visibility across the studio.

Skills

Release management

Console certification

Platform coordination

Automation & tooling

Build pipelines

Cross-functional communication

Risk management

Tools

Steamworks backend

Epic Games Store familiarity

Job description

Mythwright is seeking a Release Manager to own the end-to-end release pipeline for PC and console titles. You will certify, submit, and coordinate launches with developers and platform partners, ensuring reliable, on-time releases across all storefronts.

You will lead post-launch update cycles, manage patches, and drive automation to minimize manual work while maintaining quality and schedule across multiple titles.