Release Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Release Manager jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM-designated positions, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B visas, giving you a realistic path beyond your initial OPT period.
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Scopely is looking for a Release Manager to join Monopoly GO! game team in our Culver City studio hub, or remotely within the US & Canada. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. MONOPOLY GO! is a global phenomenon and the biggest mobile game launch in history, captivating millions of players worldwide.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will bring your expertise to our growing Release Management organization, partnering closely with QA, Engineering, Production, and Incident Management to ensure that every release — client, server, data, and live operations — is predictable, stable, and delivered with excellence to delight our players. We are looking for someone who will:
Shepherd work through our release management process
- Guide new features through our release process, ensuring they proceed from scope lock to post-release care
- Coordinate with pod owners, Production, and QA to close bugs before key release milestones
- Communicate daily release status, release priorities, and schedule changes to stakeholders across the game team
- Manage platform releases, from kicking-off builds to rollout monitoring
- Actively participate in risk mitigation planning for upcoming releases and go / no-go decisions
Grow and improve with us
- Complete regular release health reporting and postmortems
- Take process improvements and action items following incidents
- Develop a living release calendar that can flex for planned and unplanned changes
- Document and refine our release process
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent communication skills, with experience applying them in multicultural & remote working environments
- 3+ years of experience as a project manager, QA manager, or release manager working on mobile games as a live service
- A passionate builder and player of mobile games, with an interest in the casual game genre
- An autonomous, self-starter that is able to proactively identify and mitigate risks while sharing findings out to a broader team
- A new team member who is committed to growing their skills and contributing their knowledge to improve the people and processes around them
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with build orchestration tools, live monitoring tools, and test case management tools
- Familiarity with Testflight, AppStore Connect, and the Google Play Developer console
- Experience applying AI and/or automation to improve existing business processes
- Experience performing risk assessments for mobile game releases
COMPENSATION
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range
$91,300 - $140,000 USD
ABOUT SCOPELY
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play. Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come. Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play. Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide.
Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Please apply only through our official website and verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com.
INTRODUCTION
Scopely is looking for a Release Manager to join Monopoly GO! game team in our Culver City studio hub, or remotely within the US & Canada. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. MONOPOLY GO! is a global phenomenon and the biggest mobile game launch in history, captivating millions of players worldwide.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will bring your expertise to our growing Release Management organization, partnering closely with QA, Engineering, Production, and Incident Management to ensure that every release — client, server, data, and live operations — is predictable, stable, and delivered with excellence to delight our players. We are looking for someone who will:
Shepherd work through our release management process
- Guide new features through our release process, ensuring they proceed from scope lock to post-release care
- Coordinate with pod owners, Production, and QA to close bugs before key release milestones
- Communicate daily release status, release priorities, and schedule changes to stakeholders across the game team
- Manage platform releases, from kicking-off builds to rollout monitoring
- Actively participate in risk mitigation planning for upcoming releases and go / no-go decisions
Grow and improve with us
- Complete regular release health reporting and postmortems
- Take process improvements and action items following incidents
- Develop a living release calendar that can flex for planned and unplanned changes
- Document and refine our release process
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent communication skills, with experience applying them in multicultural & remote working environments
- 3+ years of experience as a project manager, QA manager, or release manager working on mobile games as a live service
- A passionate builder and player of mobile games, with an interest in the casual game genre
- An autonomous, self-starter that is able to proactively identify and mitigate risks while sharing findings out to a broader team
- A new team member who is committed to growing their skills and contributing their knowledge to improve the people and processes around them
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with build orchestration tools, live monitoring tools, and test case management tools
- Familiarity with Testflight, AppStore Connect, and the Google Play Developer console
- Experience applying AI and/or automation to improve existing business processes
- Experience performing risk assessments for mobile game releases
COMPENSATION
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range
$91,300 - $140,000 USD
ABOUT SCOPELY
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play. Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come. Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play. Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide.
Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Please apply only through our official website and verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Release Manager
Lead with your OPT authorization upfront
State your OPT status and end date clearly in your resume header or cover letter. Release Manager hiring managers coordinate cross-functional timelines, so demonstrating you can communicate clearly about your own work authorization signals the right instincts.
Highlight STEM eligibility to extend your runway
If your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field, mention your 24-month STEM OPT extension eligibility. This gives sponsors up to three years before H-1B sponsorship becomes necessary, which meaningfully reduces their risk.
Target companies with established DevOps or engineering release cycles
Mid-to-large technology companies running regular software release cadences are most likely to have dedicated Release Manager roles and existing H-1B sponsorship infrastructure. Smaller startups may not have the legal resources to sponsor efficiently.
Quantify your release coordination experience
Employers sponsoring OPT hires want proven contributors, not trainees. Cite specific metrics: number of releases managed, deployment frequency, rollback rates reduced, or cross-team dependencies coordinated. Concrete numbers justify the sponsorship investment for hiring managers.
Get comfortable discussing your timeline in interviews
Prepare a concise, confident answer for when interviewers ask about your work authorization. Explain your current OPT period, your STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and your H-1B timeline. Uncertainty here creates hesitation in sponsors who are otherwise interested.
Prioritize employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas before already understand the process, costs, and timeline. Use Migrate Mate to find Release Manager roles posted by verified sponsoring employers, reducing time spent on opportunities that will stall at the offer stage.
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Do Release Manager jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Release Manager roles generally qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. The role itself must also involve work directly related to your degree. Your Designated School Official can confirm your specific eligibility before you apply.
How do I find Release Manager jobs where the employer is open to OPT sponsorship?
The most efficient approach is searching platforms that filter for sponsorship-friendly employers from the start. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists Release Manager roles from employers who have demonstrated willingness to sponsor work authorization. This eliminates the frustrating cycle of applying to positions that quietly screen out OPT candidates at the offer stage.
Can I work as a Release Manager on Day 1 OPT while waiting for my EAD card?
No. You cannot begin working as a Release Manager, or in any paid role, until you have your physical EAD card in hand. Your official start date must be on or after the card's start date. Apply for OPT at least 90 days before your intended start date to avoid gaps, since USCIS processing can take several months.
What happens to my Release Manager job if my H-1B petition isn't selected in the lottery?
If you're on STEM OPT and your H-1B isn't selected, your OPT authorization continues until its expiration date. Many employers will refile in the next lottery cycle. Some Release Manager roles also qualify for cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship through nonprofit research organizations or universities, which is worth exploring if the lottery doesn't go your way.
Do Release Manager roles at large tech companies sponsor OPT more reliably than smaller firms?
Generally yes. Established technology companies with recurring software release operations tend to have dedicated immigration counsel, standardized sponsorship workflows, and budget allocated for H-1B filings. Smaller companies may offer Release Manager titles but lack the infrastructure to efficiently sponsor work authorization, making the process slower and less predictable for OPT candidates.
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