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Senior level release manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of release strategy, cross-functional coordination, and the engineering and operations teams that deliver production deployments. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, with 33% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Amazon, Riot Games, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.
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NVIDIA is looking for a top-tier Software Engineering Leader to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Team! Are you looking for an exciting role that allows you to lead Cumulus Linux Release Engineering operations and take full ownership of tools and processes that contribute to improved developer productivity and deliver independently with minimum supervision?
We present you with an opportunity where you will be part of the team that develops the Network Operating System software that powers data centers that are accelerated, disaggregated and software-defined to meet the exploding growth in AI and high-performance computing. In this role on Cumulus Linux a Debian based distribution, you'll be responsible for leading a team of Software Engineers responsible for supporting and enhancing Cumulus Linux Release Software Build Infrastructure, packaging and installation, developer build environments and other tools responsible for developer productivity. You will work with multi-functional engineering and product teams.
What you'll be doing:
Own and improve the engineering infrastructure services that support automated builds, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
Maintain and enhance the Debian-based build environment, Makefiles, build scripts, and package repositories.
Execute code scans and static/dynamic analysis, and publish actionable results.
Partner with development and test teams to identify process improvements and deliver Python-based full-stack tooling that increases engineering productivity.
Build, operate, and evolve CI pipelines across software components.
Scale engineering infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the Cumulus Linux R&D organization.
Work with IT and NVIDIA DevOps teams to adopt best practices and deliver scalable infrastructure solutions.
What we need to see:
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Bachelors (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of proven experience as manager of Software Tools Engineering or Release Engineering teams.
10+ overall years of experience in Software configuration Management, Software Tools administration and related areas.
Strong knowledge of build automation systems, and Software Configuration Management and Continuous Integration systems like Jenkins, GNU Make, Jira, Git.
Good understanding of Linux systems, system boot process, Kernel configuration, kernel modules, package managers.
Strong programming knowledge using Python, Perl, etc. and familiarity with database applications like MySQL.
Passionate about Operations – you like to make things run and fix them when they break.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills along with ability to work in a dynamic and global team.
A desire to constantly grow and learn new things.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience with building containerized applications, docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with security features such as SELinux, secureboot
Good knowledge of software engineering practices.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 3, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 4.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.NVIDIA is looking for a top-tier Software Engineering Leader to join the NVIDIA-Cumulus Linux Team! Are you looking for an exciting role that allows you to lead Cumulus Linux Release Engineering operations and take full ownership of tools and processes that contribute to improved developer productivity and deliver independently with minimum supervision?
We present you with an opportunity where you will be part of the team that develops the Network Operating System software that powers data centers that are accelerated, disaggregated and software-defined to meet the exploding growth in AI and high-performance computing. In this role on Cumulus Linux a Debian based distribution, you'll be responsible for leading a team of Software Engineers responsible for supporting and enhancing Cumulus Linux Release Software Build Infrastructure, packaging and installation, developer build environments and other tools responsible for developer productivity. You will work with multi-functional engineering and product teams.
What you'll be doing:
Own and improve the engineering infrastructure services that support automated builds, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
Maintain and enhance the Debian-based build environment, Makefiles, build scripts, and package repositories.
Execute code scans and static/dynamic analysis, and publish actionable results.
Partner with development and test teams to identify process improvements and deliver Python-based full-stack tooling that increases engineering productivity.
Build, operate, and evolve CI pipelines across software components.
Scale engineering infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the Cumulus Linux R&D organization.
Work with IT and NVIDIA DevOps teams to adopt best practices and deliver scalable infrastructure solutions.
What we need to see:
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Bachelors (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of proven experience as manager of Software Tools Engineering or Release Engineering teams.
10+ overall years of experience in Software configuration Management, Software Tools administration and related areas.
Strong knowledge of build automation systems, and Software Configuration Management and Continuous Integration systems like Jenkins, GNU Make, Jira, Git.
Good understanding of Linux systems, system boot process, Kernel configuration, kernel modules, package managers.
Strong programming knowledge using Python, Perl, etc. and familiarity with database applications like MySQL.
Passionate about Operations – you like to make things run and fix them when they break.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills along with ability to work in a dynamic and global team.
A desire to constantly grow and learn new things.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience with building containerized applications, docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with security features such as SELinux, secureboot
Good knowledge of software engineering practices.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 3, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 4.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.See All 7 Senior Level Release Manager Jobs
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Senior Level Release Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level release manager job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned end-to-end release pipelines, driven process improvements, and guided junior engineers through complex deployments. Demonstrating experience with CI/CD tooling at scale, cross-team coordination, and incident management gives you a clear edge. Highlight specific outcomes you led, not just processes you participated in, and show you can mentor others while still executing.
Which companies hire senior level release managers?
Companies hiring senior level release managers right now include Amazon, Riot Games, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in larger technology organizations, regulated enterprises, and companies running high-frequency deployment cycles where release ownership and governance carry significant business weight.
Are there remote senior level release manager jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 33% of senior level release manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how distributed engineering teams have made location flexibility a standard expectation for senior release roles rather than an exception.
What makes a release manager role senior level?
Senior level release manager roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. You are setting release standards, designing the governance frameworks, and making final calls on deployment readiness. You mentor and guide other release engineers, collaborate directly with engineering leadership and product management, and are accountable for the reliability and cadence of production releases across the organization.
Which industries hire the most senior level release managers?
Senior Level release manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate complex, high-stakes software delivery pipelines where experienced release oversight directly affects product quality, compliance, and customer outcomes.