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Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. Become part of something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there is no better time to join the Extreme team.
Position details
Title of position: Staff Build & Release Engineer
Position type: Full time
Location: Salem, NH or Raleigh, NC
Position reports to: Senior Manager of Software Applications Engineering
Application deadline: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and this posting will remain open until filled.
Work authorization: Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the role will be performed.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Position: Staff Build & Release Engineer
Experience: 5+ Years
Salem, NH or Raleigh, NC - Hybrid
Extreme’s Cloud Operations team is a group of talented engineers passionate about building highly reliable, scalable and secure solutions in public/private cloud environments. We are looking to hire a highly motivated Build and Release Engineer with strong working experience in providing innovative solutions for production build systems in support of ExtremeCloud IQ. The role empowers build engineers to influence new feature integration by collaborating with engineers from Software, Hardware, QA, and Cloud Operations teams. You will work with the team to design, develop and implement deployment automation solutions end-to-end. You will also be expected to participate in cloud service operation, troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in Dev/QA cloud testbeds. We will work together to design, develop and implement the best public / private / local cloud solutions for our customers. Extreme Networks is the right place to be and now is the right time to join us and be part of our spectacular growth and success. We're looking for the best and the brightest 'A' players who want to make a difference doing a job they love.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Build and Release Engineering or DevOps.
- Strong scripting and build automation skills using Bash, Groovy, Maven, Gradle, Make, and Makefiles.
- Experience building and troubleshooting C/C++ applications in Linux environments.
- Solid Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and ownership skills with the ability to drive issues to resolution.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in distributed teams across multiple time zones.
Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Jenkins CI/CD jobs, pipelines, build agents, and automation workflows.
- Support and manage source control platforms including Git/GitHub and Perforce/Helix Core, including repository access, branching strategies, and SSH key management.
- Maintain Linux-based engineering development, CI/CD, and build server infrastructure.
- Administer JFrog Artifactory (v7+) including local, remote, virtual, federated repositories, and Docker registry management.
- Configure, operate, and troubleshoot JFrog Xray scans and support SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) generation and compliance.
- Integrate Artifactory with CI/CD pipelines by collaborating with development, infrastructure, and security teams.
- Design and maintain repository replication, synchronization, artifact promotion, retention, cleanup, and storage optimization strategies.
- Manage shared storage infrastructure including NFS mounts, user workspaces, build artifact locations, permissions, and disk utilization.
- Configure and troubleshoot NGINX/reverse proxy environments supporting Artifactory and related services.
- Monitor system health, infrastructure capacity, storage utilization, job failures, and operational risks across the CI/CD environment.
- Develop and maintain automation tools and utilities to improve build system reliability, integrity, and operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot complex build, infrastructure, artifact management, and deployment issues while providing technical support to engineering teams.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 a year
This role offers a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of $130,000 to $150,000 USD. Actual compensation will depend on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and work location. The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay upon hire. This range is determined using objective, gender-neutral criteria based on skills, experience, responsibility, and working conditions. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a performance-based bonus and the full benefits package described below.
BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS
Extreme Networks offers a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits vary by country and may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permits
- Paid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all markets
- Paid holidays in accordance with local practice
- Retirement savings programs, including RRSP matching in Canada
- Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement, where eligible
Benefits eligibility is based on country of employment, role, and employment status. Complete benefits details will be provided during the interview process and in the formal offer of employment.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Extreme Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans. Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (for example, stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
INTRODUCTION
Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. Become part of something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there is no better time to join the Extreme team.
Position details
Title of position: Staff Build & Release Engineer
Position type: Full time
Location: Salem, NH or Raleigh, NC
Position reports to: Senior Manager of Software Applications Engineering
Application deadline: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and this posting will remain open until filled.
Work authorization: Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the role will be performed.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Position: Staff Build & Release Engineer
Experience: 5+ Years
Salem, NH or Raleigh, NC - Hybrid
Extreme’s Cloud Operations team is a group of talented engineers passionate about building highly reliable, scalable and secure solutions in public/private cloud environments. We are looking to hire a highly motivated Build and Release Engineer with strong working experience in providing innovative solutions for production build systems in support of ExtremeCloud IQ. The role empowers build engineers to influence new feature integration by collaborating with engineers from Software, Hardware, QA, and Cloud Operations teams. You will work with the team to design, develop and implement deployment automation solutions end-to-end. You will also be expected to participate in cloud service operation, troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in Dev/QA cloud testbeds. We will work together to design, develop and implement the best public / private / local cloud solutions for our customers. Extreme Networks is the right place to be and now is the right time to join us and be part of our spectacular growth and success. We're looking for the best and the brightest 'A' players who want to make a difference doing a job they love.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Build and Release Engineering or DevOps.
- Strong scripting and build automation skills using Bash, Groovy, Maven, Gradle, Make, and Makefiles.
- Experience building and troubleshooting C/C++ applications in Linux environments.
- Solid Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and ownership skills with the ability to drive issues to resolution.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in distributed teams across multiple time zones.
Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Jenkins CI/CD jobs, pipelines, build agents, and automation workflows.
- Support and manage source control platforms including Git/GitHub and Perforce/Helix Core, including repository access, branching strategies, and SSH key management.
- Maintain Linux-based engineering development, CI/CD, and build server infrastructure.
- Administer JFrog Artifactory (v7+) including local, remote, virtual, federated repositories, and Docker registry management.
- Configure, operate, and troubleshoot JFrog Xray scans and support SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) generation and compliance.
- Integrate Artifactory with CI/CD pipelines by collaborating with development, infrastructure, and security teams.
- Design and maintain repository replication, synchronization, artifact promotion, retention, cleanup, and storage optimization strategies.
- Manage shared storage infrastructure including NFS mounts, user workspaces, build artifact locations, permissions, and disk utilization.
- Configure and troubleshoot NGINX/reverse proxy environments supporting Artifactory and related services.
- Monitor system health, infrastructure capacity, storage utilization, job failures, and operational risks across the CI/CD environment.
- Develop and maintain automation tools and utilities to improve build system reliability, integrity, and operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot complex build, infrastructure, artifact management, and deployment issues while providing technical support to engineering teams.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 a year
This role offers a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of $130,000 to $150,000 USD. Actual compensation will depend on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and work location. The posted range reflects the amount Extreme Networks reasonably and in good faith expects to pay upon hire. This range is determined using objective, gender-neutral criteria based on skills, experience, responsibility, and working conditions. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a performance-based bonus and the full benefits package described below.
BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS
Extreme Networks offers a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits vary by country and may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities where role permits
- Paid time off, including open time off in eligible markets and statutory leave in all markets
- Paid holidays in accordance with local practice
- Retirement savings programs, including RRSP matching in Canada
- Employee Stock Purchase Program, where eligible
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement, where eligible
Benefits eligibility is based on country of employment, role, and employment status. Complete benefits details will be provided during the interview process and in the formal offer of employment.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Extreme Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans, including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans. Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (for example, stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Build And Release Engineer
Match your resume to SOC codes
DOL assigns Build And Release Engineers to software developer SOC codes for wage-level purposes. Align your resume's skills section to those classifications so recruiters and HR teams recognize your role fits an existing LCA filing template.
Verify employer LCA history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Build And Release Engineer roles by employers with active LCA filings. This narrows your search to companies that have already cleared DOL certification for this title, cutting out exploratory conversations about whether they sponsor.
Flag CI/CD platform certifications upfront
Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD certifications signal role-specific expertise that strengthens a specialty occupation argument in USCIS petitions. List them prominently so the employer's immigration counsel can document them in the I-129 support letter.
Ask about cap-exempt entity affiliations
Universities, nonprofits, and government research organizations are cap-exempt. If a tech company contracts its build engineering team through an affiliated research entity, your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely, regardless of when you apply.
Confirm prevailing wage level before signing an offer
Your employer must certify your salary at the correct DOL wage level for your metro area. Cross-check the offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search before you accept, because a mismatch forces an LCA amendment and can delay your start date.
Request premium processing for role-critical start dates
USCIS premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. If your employer has a production release cycle or a critical infrastructure deadline tied to your start date, premium processing removes the uncertainty of standard five-to-six-month timelines.
H-1B Visa Build And Release Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Build And Release Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Build And Release Engineering requires theoretical and practical application of computer science and systems engineering, which meets USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The role typically maps to software developer or systems engineer SOC codes. Your employer's petition must document that the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Build And Release Engineers?
Enterprise software companies, cloud infrastructure providers, fintech firms, and defense contractors file LCAs for this title most frequently. Employers with large DevOps or platform engineering teams tend to have established immigration programs and approved LCA templates on file. You can browse Build And Release Engineer roles filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Build And Release Engineers?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before certifying the LCA. Build And Release Engineers often fall under software developer wage levels, which vary significantly by metro area. You can check the applicable wage level for your city using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.
Can a Build And Release Engineer switch employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability. Once your initial petition has been approved and you've worked at least 180 days, you can start with a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file before your current status expires, and the role must remain a qualifying specialty occupation.
Does remote work affect H-1B sponsorship for Build And Release Engineers?
Yes. H-1B status is tied to specific worksites listed on the LCA. If your employer switches you to a remote arrangement in a different metro area, they must file an amended LCA reflecting the new work location and certify the prevailing wage for that area. Failing to amend is a compliance violation, so confirm your employer's remote-work LCA process before relocating.