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Release Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in computer science, software engineering, or systems engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM-designated positions, supporting a 24-month OPT extension. Employers in this space routinely work with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and build automation tools.
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Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the gamechangers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.
A Day in the Life:
In the position of Release Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the release of solutions delivered across Monster Energy's IT portfolio. Manage release schedules for Project Management Office (PMO)-governed initiatives and production support activities, coordinate deployment and cutover activities, facilitate release readiness reviews, and ensure releases are implemented with minimal business disruption. Partner with project teams, IT delivery teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to manage dependencies, align release activities, and support release and change management practices.
The Impact You'll Make:
- Manage and maintain release schedules for PMO-governed initiatives and production support activities, ensuring appropriate sequencing of changes across platforms, environments, and business processes.
- Coordinate release planning activities with project managers, business stakeholders, IT delivery teams, and vendors to define release scope, timing, dependencies, and deployment requirements.
- Own the intake and release management process for production support requests, including prioritization, release grouping, and coordination of recurring release cycles.
- Schedule and coordinate production deployments, deployment windows, cutover activities, and post-deployment support activities across technical and business teams.
- Facilitate release readiness reviews, go/no-go meetings, and change approval activities, ensuring required approvals and documentation are completed prior to deployment.
- Monitor release risks, dependencies, conflicts, and constraints, escalating issues and coordinating resolution activities with stakeholders.
- Coordinate Change Advisory Board (CAB) submissions and approval activities for initiative releases and production changes.
- Track and report release metrics, including on-time delivery, release success rates, emergency changes, and post release defects.
- Support continuous improvement of release management standards, templates, governance processes, and documentation.
Who You Are:
Bachelor's Degree in the field of Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management or Related field
- 3-5 years of experience in release management, IT project management, change management, and/or PMO operations.
- 1-3 years of experience in coordinating release, cutover, or change activities on cross-functional projects involving enterprise platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, or ServiceNow.
- Computer Skills Desired: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Clickup, ServiceNow Change Management, SAP Transport Management, Salesforce Release and Sandbox Management, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, LucidChart
- Preferred Certifications: SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), ITIL v4 Foundation, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)/PMP
- Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role: Working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Ability to apply release and change governance requirements while supporting delivery timelines. Ability to identify, assess, and escalate risks and issues.
Monster Energy uses AI-powered tools, including Greenhouse's Talent Matching feature, to help evaluate applications for this role. To learn more see Monster's privacy policy here Privacy Policy or contact Monster at privacy@monsterenergy.com.
For United States applicants:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Read our privacy policy here: Privacy Policy
About Monster Energy:
Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk takers, the trailblazers, the gamechangers. We're not perfect and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. Our drive is just like our athletes, unrivaled. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.
A Day in the Life:
In the position of Release Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the release of solutions delivered across Monster Energy's IT portfolio. Manage release schedules for Project Management Office (PMO)-governed initiatives and production support activities, coordinate deployment and cutover activities, facilitate release readiness reviews, and ensure releases are implemented with minimal business disruption. Partner with project teams, IT delivery teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to manage dependencies, align release activities, and support release and change management practices.
The Impact You'll Make:
- Manage and maintain release schedules for PMO-governed initiatives and production support activities, ensuring appropriate sequencing of changes across platforms, environments, and business processes.
- Coordinate release planning activities with project managers, business stakeholders, IT delivery teams, and vendors to define release scope, timing, dependencies, and deployment requirements.
- Own the intake and release management process for production support requests, including prioritization, release grouping, and coordination of recurring release cycles.
- Schedule and coordinate production deployments, deployment windows, cutover activities, and post-deployment support activities across technical and business teams.
- Facilitate release readiness reviews, go/no-go meetings, and change approval activities, ensuring required approvals and documentation are completed prior to deployment.
- Monitor release risks, dependencies, conflicts, and constraints, escalating issues and coordinating resolution activities with stakeholders.
- Coordinate Change Advisory Board (CAB) submissions and approval activities for initiative releases and production changes.
- Track and report release metrics, including on-time delivery, release success rates, emergency changes, and post release defects.
- Support continuous improvement of release management standards, templates, governance processes, and documentation.
Who You Are:
Bachelor's Degree in the field of Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management or Related field
- 3-5 years of experience in release management, IT project management, change management, and/or PMO operations.
- 1-3 years of experience in coordinating release, cutover, or change activities on cross-functional projects involving enterprise platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, or ServiceNow.
- Computer Skills Desired: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Clickup, ServiceNow Change Management, SAP Transport Management, Salesforce Release and Sandbox Management, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, LucidChart
- Preferred Certifications: SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), ITIL v4 Foundation, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)/PMP
- Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role: Working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Ability to apply release and change governance requirements while supporting delivery timelines. Ability to identify, assess, and escalate risks and issues.
Monster Energy uses AI-powered tools, including Greenhouse's Talent Matching feature, to help evaluate applications for this role. To learn more see Monster's privacy policy here Privacy Policy or contact Monster at privacy@monsterenergy.com.
For United States applicants:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Read our privacy policy here: Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Release Engineer
Confirm your role qualifies as STEM OPT
Release Engineering falls under CIP codes tied to computer science and engineering. Before accepting an offer, verify your employer can sign off on a STEM OPT extension through your DSO. Not every company has done this before.
Highlight CI/CD and automation experience early
Hiring managers screen for hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools. Lead with specific pipelines you've built or maintained. Generic software experience won't stand out for a role this specialized.
Apply before your OPT start date
Most Release Engineer roles involve background checks and onboarding that take two to four weeks. Starting your search at least 60 days before your OPT authorization begins gives you enough runway to clear those steps without losing work authorization time.
Target companies with existing DevOps or platform teams
Companies that already employ DevOps or SRE teams understand build and release workflows. They're far more likely to have dealt with OPT sponsorship before and won't need to be educated on the process from scratch.
Show ownership of the full release lifecycle
Employers want engineers who've managed deployments end-to-end, not just run scripts. Document specific releases you owned, including versioning, rollback planning, and post-deploy monitoring. That depth signals readiness for independent contribution on OPT.
Be transparent about your OPT timeline upfront
Release Engineers are embedded in long-running projects and release cycles. Employers need to plan around your authorization window. Disclosing your OPT dates during early conversations prevents misaligned expectations later in the hiring process.
Release Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Release Engineer jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Release Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because they fall under computer science or software engineering CIP codes. The key requirement is that your employer must be E-Verify enrolled and willing to sign your training plan. Confirm both with HR before accepting an offer, since not every company has gone through the STEM OPT process before.
How do I find Release Engineer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, so you're not sorting through hundreds of roles that exclude international candidates. Searching there saves significant time compared to general job boards where OPT compatibility is rarely disclosed upfront.
Can I start a Release Engineer job on day one of my OPT authorization?
Yes, as long as your EAD card has arrived and your start date is on or after the authorization start date printed on it. Many Release Engineer roles involve IT access provisioning and background checks that take additional time, so coordinate your actual start date with HR to avoid any gap between your EAD arriving and your official employment beginning.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT expires, you're typically covered by a 240-day cap-gap extension that lets you keep working while the petition is pending. Release Engineering is a cap-subject occupation, so your employer must file during the H-1B regular filing season. Talk to your DSO and an immigration attorney well before your OPT end date.
Are Release Engineer internships eligible for OPT work authorization?
Yes, internships and full-time roles are both eligible for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your major field of study. A Release Engineer internship involving build systems, deployment automation, or version control work would typically satisfy the relatedness requirement for a computer science or software engineering degree. Document how the role connects to your coursework in case your DSO asks.